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CT HB05396

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dorinda Keenan Borer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 20-633 of Connecticut general statutes to authorize licensed pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines to persons twelve years of age and older.

  • Expands the scope of practice for pharmacists licensed under chapter 400j of general statutes to include flu vaccine administration for children and adolescents.

  • Reduces costs and improves access to influenza vaccine administration for minors by utilizing pharmacists in addition to traditional healthcare providers.

Legislative Description

An Act Allowing Pharmacists To Administer The Influenza Vaccine To Children Twelve Years Of Age And Older.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/22/2021

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