House Resolution No. by Representative Amedee urges the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a study examining the relationship between sudden unexpected deaths of infants and children aged two and under and the administration of vaccinations. The resolution highlights the critical importance of understanding the causes of these tragic deaths, particularly in Louisiana, which has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. It emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring of vaccinations and their potential impact on the health of young children, as well as the responsibility of the state to protect its youngest citizens.

The proposed study will analyze immunization records from the LINKS Immunization Information System for infants and children who died unexpectedly from 2013 to the present. The findings, which will include details such as the child's age at death, immunization history, and the timing of vaccinations relative to the time of death, are to be submitted in a written report to the House of Representatives by February 1, 2025. The resolution also calls for collaboration with relevant agencies and experts to ensure scientific rigor and integrity in the study, while stipulating that the study will only proceed if sufficient funding is appropriated by the Louisiana Legislature.