The bill updates the definition of "vaccine" in RCW 70.290.010 to encompass all immunizations that are approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for children under the age of nineteen. The previous definition, which described a vaccine as a preparation of killed or attenuated living microorganisms that stimulates immunity, has been removed. The new definition emphasizes the safety and effectiveness of these immunizations as determined by the FDA and CDC.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, stating that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and for the support of state government and its existing public institutions. This provision allows the act to take effect immediately upon passage, ensuring that the updated definition of "vaccine" is implemented without delay.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 70.290.010
Bill as Passed Legislature: 70.290.010
Session Law: 70.290.010