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IL SB0759
Bill
Status
6/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Julie Morrison
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AI Summary
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Amends the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987 to authorize podiatric physicians to administer vaccinations to patients 18 years of age and older upon completion of appropriate training.
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Limits vaccinations administered by podiatric physicians to influenza (inactivated and live attenuated intranasal), tetanus, and SARS-CoV-2.
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Requires training to include how to address contraindications and adverse reactions as established by Department rule.
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Mandates that all vaccinations be documented in patient records and that podiatric physicians notify the patient's primary care physician of each vaccine dose administered, with notice permitted electronically.
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Adds vaccination authority to the definition of podiatric medicine in Section 5 of the Act.
Legislative Description
PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN-VACCINATE
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0074
6/9/2023