Immunity related to administration of immunization or monoclonal antibody used for long-lasting protection from respiratory syncytial virus disease — Definition

Ark. Code Ann. § 16-114-214 — under Malpractice Actions.

Ark. Code Ann. § 16-114-214

(a) As used in this section, “respiratory syncytial virus disease” means a respiratory infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the respiratory syncytial virus.

(b) (1) A person or entity that prescribes, dispenses, administers, or is otherwise involved in the administration of an immunization or monoclonal antibody used for long-lasting protection from respiratory syncytial virus disease in infants and toddlers to an eligible patient is immune from civil liability.(2) A person or entity is not immune from civil liability for actions taken during the administration of an immunization or monoclonal antibody that:(A) Are grossly negligent, reckless, or willful; or(B) Are not taken in good faith and with reasonable care.

(1) A person or entity that prescribes, dispenses, administers, or is otherwise involved in the administration of an immunization or monoclonal antibody used for long-lasting protection from respiratory syncytial virus disease in infants and toddlers to an eligible patient is immune from civil liability.

(2) A person or entity is not immune from civil liability for actions taken during the administration of an immunization or monoclonal antibody that:(A) Are grossly negligent, reckless, or willful; or(B) Are not taken in good faith and with reasonable care.

(A) Are grossly negligent, reckless, or willful; or

(B) Are not taken in good faith and with reasonable care.