Family Vaccine Protection Act codifies the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and updates vaccine-related provisions.
The Family Vaccine Protection Act amends the Public Health Service Act to codify the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The Act outlines the committee's duties, including providing advice and recommendations on the use of vaccines and related agents for controlling vaccine-preventable diseases. It specifies the expertise required for committee members and details the process for considering and adopting recommendations. The Act also updates the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, ensuring any modifications to the Vaccine Injury Table are supported by scientific evidence.
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