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CT HB05290

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Colapietro

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Licensed pharmacists may administer vaccines approved by the FDA to adults for prevention of influenza, invasive pneumococcal disease, and herpes zoster, provided administration is conducted pursuant to a licensed health care provider's order
  • Pharmacists administering vaccines must successfully complete an immunization training program that includes pre-administration screening, vaccine storage/handling, injection techniques, recordkeeping, vaccine safety, CPR, basic cardiac life support, and adverse event reporting
  • The Commissioner of Consumer Protection, in consultation with the Commissioners of Public Health and the Commission of Pharmacy, shall adopt regulations to implement this section by establishing qualifying training programs accredited by the CDC, ACPE, or other appropriate national accrediting bodies
  • "Adult" is defined as an individual who has attained the age of eighteen years
  • Effective October 1, 2010

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Administration Of Vaccines By Licensed Pharmacists.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/26/2010

Committee Referrals

General Law4/5/2010
Public Health2/22/2010

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