No more state-paid HPV vaccine for insured patients
Because of budget cuts, the state will no longer pay for HPV — human papillomavirus — vaccines for patients who have insurance. The vaccine will still be covered for children on state-sponsored plans....
View ArticleWant an HPV vaccine paid for by the state? Hurry: Offer ends today.
As we reported earlier this month, the state will no longer pay for the HPV — human pappillomavirus — vaccine. That means if your child (under age 26) plans to get the vaccine, it’ll either be paid for...
View ArticleConcerned about swine flu? More vaccines on the way
I just spoke with Mary Selecky, head of the state Department of Health, who said more H1N1 vaccines are on the way, and should be available by mid-January. Right now, vaccines are given to those in...
View ArticleVaccines — including HPV — still available for all children
Last year, the state announced that a program to provide free vaccines to children — including the HPV vaccine — was ending. But legislation to create a public-private partnership that passed this year...
View ArticleVaccines debated as lawmakers consider eliminating personal belief exemption
A House committee held a public hearing Tuesday on a bill that would end a parent’s ability to exempt a child from vaccines for personal or philosophical reasons. Rep. June Robinson, D-Everett, said...
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Vaccine exemption bill stalls in state House
Washington parents can still choose not to vaccinate their children after a bill to remove personal belief exemptions missed Wednesday’s deadline to pass off of the state House floor. Right now, the...
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