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2009 SESSION
HB 2447 Influenza vaccination; requires Board of Health to develop and issue guidelines for administration.
Introduced by: Mark D. Sickles | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Influenza; vaccination of minors. Requires the Board of Health, by August 31, 2009, to develop and issue guidelines for administration of influenza vaccine to minors by licensed pharmacists, registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses, with the consent of the minor's parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis and when consistent with guidelines developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This bill also provides that a prescriber may authorize the administration of influenza vaccine to minors by a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse under the direction and immediate supervision of a registered nurse when the prescriber is not physically present.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Influenza; vaccination of minors. Requires the Board of Health to, by August 31, 2009, develop and issue guidelines for administration of influenza vaccine to minors by registered nurses, and provides that a prescriber, acting on behalf of the Department of Health and in accordance with guidelines issued by the Department of Health may authorize the administration of influenza vaccine to a minor by a registered nurse. This bill further provides that the presence and consent of the minor's parent, guardian or legal representative shall be required for administration of the vaccine.