Vacancy, 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.; Edward M. Hirshorn; Margaret Hoffmaster; Jonathan Maltz, M.D.; Tiffany Tate; four vacancies.
Staff: Gregory K. Reed
c/o Center for Immunization
Office of Epidemiology & Disease Control
Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene
201 West Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 - 2399
(410) 767-6672
(410) 767-6860 (public information)
1-877-463-3464 (toll free, Maryland)
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).
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