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IN HB1464
Bill
Status
5/13/2013
Primary Sponsor
Steven Davisson
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AI Summary
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Expands the list of immunizations pharmacists can administer to groups under physician protocol from influenza and shingles to also include pneumonia, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis, HPV, and meningitis
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Lowers the minimum age for immunizations under physician protocol from 14 years to 11 years (except pneumonia immunizations, which require age 65 or older)
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Requires pharmacists to submit immunization data to the state immunization registry unless the patient or guardian files a written exemption form
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Authorizes pharmacist interns and pharmacy students to administer immunizations under direct supervision of a pharmacist, physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse, with the Board of Pharmacy to establish specific rules
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Establishes an interim study committee on adult and children immunization issues to recommend programs and policies to improve immunization rates in Indiana, expiring December 31, 2013
Legislative Description
Immunizations by pharmacists and pharmacy students.
Last Action
Public Law 113
5/13/2013