Bill > H5427

This bill amends existing pharmacy immunization law to include COVID-19 vaccinations and expand the age range for parental consent and reporting requirements from nine to three years old. Specifically, the bill requires parental consent for pharmacist-administered immunizations for individuals under 18, mandates that pharmacists electronically report all COVID-19 and influenza immunizations to the department of health within seven days, and requires pharmacists to notify the patient's primary care provider within 14 days of administering the immunization. The bill aims to ensure proper tracking and communication of immunizations for children and teenagers, reflecting the desire to include COVID-19 vaccines in standard immunization reporting protocols. The changes are designed to enhance healthcare providers' ability to maintain comprehensive immunization records and facilitate communication between pharmacists and primary care providers. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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