Bill > SB374

This bill modifies Missouri law to expand the scope of dental practice by allowing dentists to prescribe and administer vaccines under specific conditions. Dentists can now prescribe and administer vaccines to patients with whom they have an established relationship, as well as during emergency deployments. However, vaccination is not mandatory for dentists. To be authorized to administer vaccines, dentists must complete a training course recognized by the state dental board that covers vaccine storage, administration, contraindications, and adverse reactions. The training must be offered by reputable organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the American Dental Association. Dentists must review the patient's vaccination history in the ShowMeVax system and inform patients that their vaccination information will be entered into this system. There are restrictions: dentists cannot administer vaccines to children under seven years old or below the CDC's recommended minimum age, and they cannot delegate vaccine administration to others. The bill also mandates that health insurance policies cover these vaccinations. This legislation aims to increase vaccination access by leveraging dentists' healthcare expertise and expanding their role in preventive care.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=88