The department shall develop a program for informing first responders about the immunization registry and educating first responders about the benefits of being included in the immunization registry, including:

1. (1) ensuring that first responders receive necessary immunizations to prevent the spread of communicable diseases to which a first responder may be exposed during a public health emergency, declared disaster, terrorist attack, hostile military or paramilitary action, or extraordinary law enforcement emergency; and
2. (2) preventing duplication of vaccinations.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 12.02, eff. September 1, 2007.