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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to requiring hospitals to provide immunizations against the influenza virus to all inpatients 65 years of age and older upon discharge. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires hospitals to offer immunizations against the influenza virus to all inpatients aged 65 and older upon discharge, as long as the vaccination is not contraindicated. The immunizations must be provided based on the availability of the flu vaccine at the time and following the latest recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This aims to protect the health of senior citizens during the flu season, which typically lasts from October 1st to March 1st.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Dan Cahill (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Mark Cusack (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
John Lawn (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4528 (on 05/24/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2440 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2440.pdf |
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