H.R. 4238 · 101st Congress · enacted
Vaccine and Immunization Amendments of 1990
Became Public Law No: 101-502.
Latest official action 1990-11-03 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Vaccine and Immunization Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for specified immunization programs. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, to acquire and maintain a supply of vaccines sufficient to provide vaccinations throughout a six-month period. Makes any proceeds from the sale of such vaccines available to the Secretary for purchasing vaccines. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the National Vaccine Program. Revises provisions concerning compensation for vaccine-related injuries or deaths under the Program. Provides that if a person elects to receive compensation under a judgment of the court, or has accepted such judgment, such person may not bring a civil action for damages against a vaccine administrator or manufacturer for the injury or death for which the judgment was entered.
Congressional Research Service · 1990-07-23
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