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IL SB3277
Bill
Status
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Althoff
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AI Summary
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Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act definition of "practice of pharmacy" to include pharmacist administration of meningococcal vaccines to patients ages 10-13, in addition to influenza and Tdap vaccines already authorized.
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Requires pharmacists administering meningococcal vaccines to patients under age 18 to notify the patient's physician (if identified) and record the vaccination in the Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry (I-CARE) within a reasonable timeframe.
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Maintains existing requirements that pharmacists complete appropriate training on vaccine administration, including addressing contraindications and adverse reactions, with a valid prescription or standing order from a licensed physician.
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Clarifies that pharmacist vaccination authority for ages 10-13 is limited to influenza, Tdap, and meningococcal vaccines, while patients 14 and older may receive additional vaccines under specified conditions.
Legislative Description
PHARMACISTS-MENINGITIS
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2015