Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control [12 VAC 5 ‑ 90]
Action Amendment to comply with changes in public health practice
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 12/11/2019
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12/11/19  11:05 am
Commenter: Jennie Samuel

My objection
 

Hello,

I object to both the content and the fast tracking of this change.

If it is important to track flu outcomes, this should be reported anonymously and only in confirmed cases of influenza virus. The specific virus should also be tracked in order to better document the efficacy of any preventive measures that were taken. It is extremely important to me that my health information is kept confidential between me and my doctor because I take my privacy seriously. 

I object to the fast tracking of this amendment because it does not allow time for citizens and physicians to weigh in on the issue and for legislators to educate themselves to make a truly informed choice on the issue. 

Thank you. 

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