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FL H0825

FL H0825
Administration of Vaccines


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Introduced
11/27/2019
In Committee
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
03/04/2020
Passed
Dead
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)

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