Please read the attachment.  This is the most critical time to keep our
medical records private and to not have a vaccine tracking system
implemented here in Colorado.

If you do not have internet access you can call 303-866-5000 and the
operator at the capitol can help get the name and phone number of your
Representative and Senator.  (It wouldn't hurt to call your Senator to
let them know how you feel about this.  They may be able to sway a
Representative)  The operator may also be able to know how a copy of the
all the Representative and Senators to you if you have a fax number.

please call me if you have any questions!!

Ann           303-321-3764   or 303-880-9787

URGENT COLORADO ACTION ALERT:  MAY 4, 2001

Immunization Tracking and Medical Privacy  

For Immediate Release.
Contact: Cindy Loveland, NVIC State Coordinator
mrssnappy@aol.com

The immunization tracking and medical privacy bill, formally SB 61, has been
attached to HB 1134. HB 1134 contains all the objectionable language that was
in both SB 101 and SB 61 and also adds a new mandate for Hepatitis A
immunization for school children.  The bill also allows reporting of
statistical information and names of noncompliers by the schools.  

The language, which requires heath plans, health care clearing houses, and
health care providers to develop policies, procedures, and systems to comply
with federal regulations promulgated by the Federal Department of Health and
Human Services, related to electronic storage and maintenance of medical
record information is included in this bill.

 The public has been led to believe by the media and some legislators that
parents can opt-out.  The bill states: a parent who consents to the
immunization of a child shall have the option to exclude such information
from the immunization tracking system. (Pg. line 17)


To get a copy of this amendment to HB1134 go to:

http://www.leg.state.co.us/2001/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/D5EA58E7D26391CF872
56
9BC005D10B6?Open&file=HB1134_C_002.pdf   


Call your representatives today and tell them to vote NO when HB 1134 comes
to a vote on the house floor.  After you call your own representatives, call
as many others as you can.  It is critical that we reach as many
representatives as possible.  For a list of phone numbers go to:

http://www.leg.state.co.us/2001/inetdir.nsf/d1325833be2cc8ec0725664900682205
?O
penView&Start=1.28.1   

Also, write a letter to Governor Owens today and send a copy of that letter
to your representative and senator.  Governor Owens vetoed a similar tracking
bill last year.

Governor Owens
136 State Capitol
Denver, CO 80203-1792
303-866-2471
governorowens@state.co.us   (do not send attachments to the governorâ?Ts
e-mail
address)


Date: 04/18/2001

ALL INFORMATION, DATA, AND MATERIAL CONTAINED, PRESENTED, OR PROVIDED HERE IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS REFLECTING THE KNOWLEDGE OR OPINIONS OF THE PUBLISHER, AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED OR INTENDED AS PROVIDING MEDICAL OR LEGAL ADVICE.  THE DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO VACCINATE IS AN IMPORTANT AND COMPLEX ISSUE AND SHOULD BE MADE BY YOU, AND YOU ALONE, IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.