Minnesota SF4416 modifies immunization provisions, requiring the commissioner to consult with multiple stakeholders and consider specific criteria.

Minnesota SF4416 amends immunization provisions by requiring the commissioner of health to consult with various stakeholders, including the commissioner of education and the commissioner of children, youth, and families, before proposing modifications to immunization schedules. The commissioner must also consider criteria such as disease epidemiology, morbidity and mortality rates, vaccine safety and efficacy, and cost-benefit analysis. The bill repeals Minnesota Rules, part 4604.0200, subpart 2a, which previously defined "medically acceptable standards.

Minnesota SF4416 modifies immunization provisions, requiring the commissioner to consult with multiple stakeholders and consider specific criteria.

Minnesota SF4416 amends immunization provisions by requiring the commissioner of health to consult with various stakeholders, including the commissioner of education and the commissioner of children, youth, and families, before proposing modifications to immunization schedules. The commissioner must also consider criteria such as disease epidemiology, morbidity and mortality rates, vaccine safety and efficacy, and cost-benefit analysis. The bill repeals Minnesota Rules, part 4604.0200, subpart 2a, which previously defined "medically acceptable standards.