
Cynthia Staats and Joel Hamme have authored an article in the October, 2009 “Journal of Health & Life Sciences Law,” published by the American Health Lawyers Association. The article examines issues that confront legal professionals and parents regarding childhood vaccination programs. It discusses the risks and benefits of childhood immunization, the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act and the corresponding compensation program, and the applicable laws on mandatory childhood vaccinations, recognizing that parents may have a range of options. A copy of the article may be obtained by e-mailing a request to Cynthia (cynthia.staats@ppsv.com) or Joel (joel.hamme@ppsv.com).