HI HB2464

Establishes a pharmacy-administered vaccinations to minors task force within the Department of Health, comprising the director of health, chair of the board of pharmacy, dean of University of Hawaii at Hilo college of pharmacy, pharmacists from Walgreens and Long's Drugs, an independent pharmacy representative, and an American Academy of Pediatrics member.

Task force shall investigate allowing pharmacists to administer vaccines to children ages 9-18 with parental consent, either routinely or exclusively during public health emergencies.

Task force shall examine whether parental consent alone is sufficient or if a valid prescription from a licensed physician is also necessary for pharmacy-administered vaccinations to minors.

Task force shall review education and certification requirements for vaccinating pharmacists, other states' age restrictions for pharmacy-administered vaccines, public health emergency definitions, and schools' roles in immunizing children during emergencies.

Task force must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2011 regular session convenes; task force ceases to exist June 30, 2011.