ME LD2146

Maine Vaccine Board must consider vaccines recommended by the Northeast Public Health Collaborative when determining the annual list of vaccines available through the Universal Immunization Program

Recommendations from the Northeast Public Health Collaborative must preserve vaccine access as part of routine care, be based on scientific evidence, and not weaken CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices standards

Maine Vaccine Board may request state funding to cover vaccine costs for children in the Vaccines for Children Program when federal funding is insufficient, subject to legislative approval in the biennial budget process

Licensed pharmacists receive immunity from civil negligence liability when administering vaccines outside CDC guidelines, provided the vaccine is administered according to State or Northeast Public Health Collaborative guidelines