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Introduced
11/27/2019
11/27/2019
In Committee
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to administration of vaccines; 2 amending s. 465.189, F.S.; revising the recommended 3 immunizations or vaccines a pharmacist, or a 4 registered intern under certain conditions, may 5 administer; authorizing a certified pharmacist to 6 administer the influenza vaccine to specified 7 individuals; providing an effective date. 8
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's law on the administration of vaccines by pharmacists and registered interns. It expands the list of vaccines that pharmacists can administer to include those recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for international travel and those approved in response to a declared state of emergency. The bill also authorizes certified pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines to individuals 7 years and older under a supervising physician's protocol. The bill maintains the existing requirement that pharmacists and registered interns must be certified to administer vaccines through a training program approved by the Board of Pharmacy.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health Quality Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Health Policy (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/825 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/825/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #089395 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/825/Amendment/089395/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/825/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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