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CT SB00371

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Toni Harp

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Pharmacists licensed under Connecticut law may administer any vaccine approved by the FDA to adults, effective October 1, 2012
  • Expanded vaccine types from previously limited categories (influenza, pneumococcal disease, herpes zoster) to include all vaccines on the CDC's Adult Immunization Schedule
  • Vaccine administration must be conducted pursuant to an order from a licensed health care provider
  • Administration must comply with regulations established under subsection (b) of section 20-633
  • Applies only to adult patients receiving injectable vaccines in pharmacy settings

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Administration Of Injectable Vaccines To Adults In Pharmacies.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/15/2012

Committee Referrals

General Law4/10/2012
Public Health3/6/2012

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