Section 167.183 Immunization records, disclosure, to whom — disclosure for unauthorized purpose, liability.

MO Rev Stat § 167.183 (2019) (N/A)

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Effective 06 Jul 1992, see footnote

167.183. Immunization records, disclosure, to whom — disclosure for unauthorized purpose, liability. — 1. Information and records pertaining to the immunization status of persons against childhood diseases as required by section 167.181 and section 210.003 may be disclosed and exchanged without a parent's or guardian's written release authorizing such disclosure, to the following, who need to know such information to assure compliance with state statutes or to achieve age-appropriate immunization status for children:

(1) Employees of public agencies, departments and political subdivisions;

(2) Health records staff of school districts and child care facilities;

(3) Persons other than public employees who are entrusted with the regular care of those under the care and custody of a state agency including, but not limited to, operators of day care facilities, group homes, residential care facilities and adoptive or foster parents;

(4) Health care professionals.

2. If any person, authorized in subsection 1 of this section, discloses such information for any other purpose, it is an unauthorized release of confidential information and the person shall be liable for civil damages.

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(L. 1992 S.B. 611)

Effective 7-6-92

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