Key points
Review state vaccination requirements, laws, and other federal requirements.
State vaccination requirements
State laws establish vaccination requirements for school children. These laws often apply not only to children attending public schools but also to those attending private schools and day care facilities. States may also require immunization of healthcare workers and of patients/residents of healthcare facilities.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-191), familiarly known as HIPAA, established a national platform of consumer privacy protection and marketplace reform.
Vaccination consent forms
There is no Federal requirement for informed consent relating to immunization. For state and local regulations, check with your local or state health department.