HARRISBURG, Pa. - Legislation has been introduced by Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that aims to protect access to recommended immunizations for state residents.

State Representatives Arvind Venkat, Bridget Kosierowski and Tarik Khan, all health professionals, introduced House Bill 1828 last week. The bill would require private insurance companies to cover vaccines recommended by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The department would be authorized to consult with medical societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America, for their expertise.

Venkat, a Democrat representing Allegheny County, said the legislation responds to changes at the federal level. He cited the rece

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