S.B. No. 79 Summary

• Decreases minimum age for influenza immunizations administered by pharmacists from 14 years to 7 years old

• Expands pharmacist authority to administer pneumonia, tetanus, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and diphtheria immunizations to individuals 7 years of age or older (instead of 18 years or older)

• Pertussis immunizations remain available for individuals 7 years of age or older under pharmacist administration

• Requires parental or legal guardian permission for influenza immunizations administered to individuals ages 7-17 years old

• Maintains existing requirements for pharmacist training, certification in basic life support, and adherence to physician-approved treatment protocols