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Robert J. Ancona, M.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: David S. B. Blythe, M.D.; Penny E. Borenstein, M.D.; James D. Campbell, M.D.; Susan Chaitovitz, M.D.; Michael D. Decker, M.D.; Katherine P. Ellis; Tammy Hadley, M.D.; Edward M. Hirshorn; Margaret Hoffmaster; Jonathan Maltz, M.D.; J. Crossan O' Donovan, M.D.; Tiffany Tate.
Staff: Gregory K. Reed
201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
c/o Center for Immunization
Office of Epidemiology & Disease Control
Community Health Administration
Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene
201 West Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 - 2399
(410) 767-6679
e-mail: reedgre@dhmh.state.md.us
On June 1, 2002, the Statewide Advisory Commission on Immunizations was created (Chapter 337, Acts of 2002). The Commission determines where vaccine shortages exist in Maryland and which vaccines are in short supply. In times of vaccine shortages, the Commission makes recommendations on immunization requirements for children entering school. The elimination of any disparities in vaccine distribution, and options for the purchasing of vaccines are studied by the Commission. Additionally, the Commission studies plans to increase the availabilty and affordability of adult and childhood vaccines in the State (Code Health-General Article, sec. 18-214).
In cooperation with the Statewide Advisory Commission on Immunizations and the State Board of Eduation, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene adopts rules and regulations for immunizations and blood tests for lead poisoning required for children entering school (Code Eduation Article, sec. 7-403).
Authorization for the Commission continues until May 31, 2008 (Chapter 200, Acts of 2005).
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