(a) On and after July 1, 2020, physicians and other persons authorized by law in this state to administer vaccines shall report the administration of a vaccine to a person in this state to the state registry maintained for such purpose by the secretary of health and environment in a manner and form as may be required by the secretary, except that if the person vaccinated or, if the person is a minor, the parent or guardian of the minor, objects to the report, the report shall not be made.

(b) As used in this section, “physician” means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery.