Bill > H760

This bill mandates that hospitals in the jurisdiction provide influenza (flu) vaccines to all patients aged 65 and older during a specific annual timeframe from October 1 through February 1, following the latest recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The vaccination would be offered to eligible patients prior to their hospital discharge, unless there are medical contraindications that would make the vaccine unsafe for a particular patient. The requirement is contingent upon the vaccine being available, which provides flexibility in implementation. The goal of this legislation is to increase flu vaccine access and protection for older adults, who are typically more vulnerable to serious complications from influenza, by integrating vaccination opportunities into hospital discharge procedures.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H760