FL H0279

Authorizes registered interns under pharmacist supervision to administer specified vaccines to adults, in addition to pharmacists who may already administer vaccines.

Expands vaccine administration authority to include all immunizations on the Adult Immunization Schedule as of February 1, 2015, vaccines recommended for international travel as of July 1, 2015, vaccines approved during gubernatorial emergencies, and shingles vaccine.

Requires registered interns administering vaccines to be supervised by a certified pharmacist at a one-to-one ratio.

Mandates both pharmacists and registered interns seeking to administer vaccines complete a board-approved certification program requiring at least 20 hours of continuing education or coursework covering safe vaccine administration and potential allergic reactions.

Takes effect July 1, 2015.