The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) and the Vaccine Injury
Compensation Program require that all health care providers who administer
vaccines containing: DTaP, Td, MMR, Polio, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hib,
Varicella, Influenza, and Pneumococcal Conjugate must:

• Provide a copy of the appropriate Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) to the vaccine recipient, their parent, or legal guardian prior to each dose; and
• Report certain adverse events following vaccination to the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System.

Additionally, the NCVIA requires that health care providers document in the patient's permanent medical record:

• The date printed on the VIS
• The date the VIS is given to the patient or legal guardian
• The date the vaccine was given
• The vaccine manufacturer and lot number
• The name and address of the health care provider administering the vaccine