Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0050 - Rural Health, Office of
Chapter 7 - CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION ACT COVERED SERVICES
Section 7-4 - Definitions
Current through September 21, 2024
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of these rules. Where the context in which words are used in these rules indicates that such is the intent, words in the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa. Throughout these rules gender pronouns are used interchangeably. The drafters have attempted to utilize each gender pronoun in equal numbers, in random distribution. Words in each gender include individuals of the other gender.
(a) "Cold Chain." The system used for keeping and distributing vaccines in good condition is called the 'cold chain'. This consists of a series of storage and transport procedures, all of which are designed to keep the vaccine at the correct temperature to ensure vaccine efficacy until it is administered. Different vaccines require different storage conditions, and what is correct for one vaccine may be dangerous for another, so it is vital to know the correct storage conditions for each vaccine used.
(b) "Healthcare Provider." Refers to individuals in a practice that is enrolled in the WyVIP program.
(c) "Parent." Refers to the biological parent, adoptive parent, or legal guardian of a minor child receiving an immunization.
(d) "State Health Officer." Refers to the individual appointed by the Governor to administer the Wyoming Department of Health, or designee.
(e) "State Immunization Section Chief." Refers to the individual appointed by the Wyoming Department of Health to manage the State Immunization Program.
(f) "Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)." Refers to the federal program defined in 42 U.S.C. § 1396 s(b)(2) or subsequent similar federal enactment(s).
(g) "Wyoming Vaccines for Important People (WyVIP)." Refers to the Wyoming Department of Health Immunizations Program section that administers the ordering, distribution, vaccine handling, quality control and reporting for vaccines provided to Healthcare Providers.
(h) "Child." Refers to individuals who have not reached their nineteenth (19) birthday.
