Provides liability protections for health care providers who administer vaccines, excluding cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence.
This bill amends the public health law to provide liability protections for health care providers who administer vaccines, excluding cases where the act or omission constitutes willful misconduct or gross negligence. The protections apply to injuries caused by the administration of vaccines, including residual effects, when the immunization is either required by state law or given as part of an outreach program.
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