AIM Policy Summary: March 4, 2022
Read up on the latest news around fast moving legislation in jurisdictions around the US compiled by the AIM staff.
Oregon: Evaluating the Impact of a New Pharmacist Vaccination Law
The Oregon Immunization Program evaluated the impact of a change in Oregon pharmacy law on adolescent influenza vaccination.
Nevada: Enrolling Pharmacies in the VFC Program
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Service Immunization Program enrolled pharmacies in the VFC program in response to new state Medicaid requirement.
Michigan: Piloting Expansion of VFC Enrollment to Pharmacies
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Immunization Program piloted expansion of VFC enrollment in pharmacies in areas where access for…
Immunization-related education and outreach for pharmacies
The Minnesota Immunization Program in the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) created pharmacy-specific educational resources to promote immunization best practices.
Expansion of pharmacists’ authority to vaccinate and requirement to report to state immunization registry
Louisiana has revised its Board of Pharmacy Practice Act to include the requirement for pharmacists to report administered vaccines to the state immunization…