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.
