HB 388, sponsored by Rep. Donna McDowell White (R), was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper (D). Effective Tuesday, October 1, this measure stipulates that an immunizing pharmacist may administer serogroup B meningococcal, human papillomavirus and hepatitis A vaccines to persons at least 18 years of age. It also lowers the age for influenza vaccinations to 10 years.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.