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NC H925

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Justin Burr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Hospitals licensed in North Carolina must offer inpatient immunization against the influenza virus to patients aged 65 and older prior to discharge.

  • Requirement applies annually from October 1 through March 1 and follows recommendations from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

  • Hospitals may decline to offer the vaccine if it is unavailable or if the immunization is medically contraindicated for the patient.

  • Hospitals must first determine whether the patient has already received the influenza vaccine before offering it.

Legislative Description

Require Hospitals to Offer Influenza Vaccine

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/28/2015
Health4/22/2015
Appropriations4/20/2015

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