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Capitol dome photoFacilitating Veterans' Employment in Health Care

U.S. military veterans often complete service only to discover they cannot find jobs when they return home. More

Resource: HPV Vaccines in States

Legislators in at least 41 states and D.C. have introduced legislation to require the vaccine, fund or educate the public about the HPV Vaccine and at least 21 states have enacted legislation. More

American Health Benefit Exchanges

General information and updates on the development of health insurance Marketplaces. The latest is a GAO report on the status of the Federally-facilitated Exchanges from June 19. More
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HPV Vaccine: State Legislation and StatutesBill Summaries/ Databases6/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438114381Legislation and statutes regarding human papillomavirus vaccine.
School Immunization Exemption State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases1/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437614376Provides a 50 state chart of laws related to school requirements and exemptions.
Meningitis State Legislation and LawsBill Summaries/ Databases10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1396013960Provides legislative tracking and state laws related to meningitis. Also includes an overview of the issue, a chart documenting state laws and additional resources.
Immunizations Policy Issues OverviewReports4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438314383A snapshot of immunization laws with a focus on children. Also includes an overview of policy topics, NCSL publications, and additional resources.
Immunizations and the Affordable Care ActArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2246922469LegisBrief: Recent outbreaks of whooping cough across the nation serve as a reminder that vaccines still play an important role in preventing diseases. Under the ACA, new health plans must cover preventive services.
2009 State Pandemic and H1N1 (Swine) Flu LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases8/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18497184972009 State Pandemic and H1N1 (Swine) Flu Legislation
States Act to Prevent Meningitis DeathsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1818918189LegisBrief: Because meningitis has a high mortality rate, immunization is recommended for those at high risk for contracting it, including teens and college freshmen in dorms.
Exemptions for Childhood ImmunizationsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1391213912LegisBrief: Childhood immunizations are widely used and cost effective. States face increased resistance to these immunizations, based on medical, religious and philosophical or personal reasons. Several states have considered legislation to add or expand exemption policies, even though unvaccinated children risk contracting and spreading vaccine-preventable diseases.
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