Massachusetts § 12C - Immunity of physician or nurse administering immunization or other protective programs
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 12C — Immunity of physician or nurse administering immunization or other protective programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12C. Immunity of physician or nurse administering immunization or other protective programs
[ Text of section effective until November 25, 2025. For text effective November 25, 2025, see below.]
Section 12C. No physician or nurse administering immunization or other protective programs under public health programs shall be liable in a civil suit for damages as a result of any act or omission on his part in carrying out his duties.
Chapter 112: Section 12C. Immunity of physician, nurse or other licensed health care professional administering immunization
[ Text of section as amended by 2025, 73, Sec. 29 effective November 25, 2025. For text effective until November 25, 2025, see above.]
Section 12C. No physician, nurse or other health care professional licensed under this chapter or otherwise authorized within their scope of practice, by statewide standing order or by department of public health designation to prescribe, dispense or administer vaccines shall be liable for any injury caused by an act or omission in prescribing, dispensing, ordering, furnishing or administering a vaccine or other immunizing agent, including the residual effects of the vaccine or immunizing agent if the immunization is: (i) required by state law; (ii) administered in accordance with guidance from the department of public health; or (iii) authorized under public health programs and the act or omission does not constitute willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 12C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 12C cover?
Section 12C ("Immunity of physician or nurse administering immunization or other protective programs") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 12C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 12C apply to my situation?
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