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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Each year from October 1 through March 1 and in accordance with the latest recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each hospital shall offer, prior to discharge, immunizations against influenza virus to all inpatients sixty-five (65) years of age and older unless contraindicated and contingent upon the availability of the vaccine.
(2) Any hospital, or employee thereof, shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury as a result of complying or not complying with the requirements of subsection (1) if the hospital or employee's action or failure to act do not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 41. Public Health § 41-9-39 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-41-public-health/ms-code-sect-41-9-39/
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