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Senate clears emergency-health bill to allow pre-event vaccinations, citing 1,500 vaccines on hand
Summary
Under suspension of rules the Senate passed House Bill 160 to expand emergency public-health powers and provide limited immunity for responders during declared emergencies, a prerequisite the sponsor said was needed to begin pre-event smallpox vaccinations of first responders.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 14 voted to pass House Bill 160, a measure sponsors said is required for the state to proceed with a smallpox vaccination plan for first responders and health personnel.
Senator Evans described the bill as part of Utah's response to the federal Homeland Security initiative, saying HB160 contains…
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