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This bill amends the Elderly Immunization Act to expand the definition of who is considered an "eligible person" for immunization programs and to update the act's title to reflect a broader scope of coverage. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing law to include "high risk" individuals alongside elderly persons in the title and purpose of the act. The definition of "eligible person" is revised to clarify that individuals 65 years and older are eligible for pneumococcal vaccination, and individuals 50 years and older are eligible for influenza vaccination. This change broadens the previous definition, which only referred to persons 65 years and older, and adds more specificity about the types of vaccinations and age ranges. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, allowing time for healthcare providers and public health agencies to update their immunization protocols and communications to reflect the expanded eligibility criteria.

Health and Social Services

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