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CT HB05290
Bill
Status
Passed
5/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Colapietro
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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
Full Bill Text
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