Health Commissioner Dr. Kristine Box has issued a Standing Order allowing pharmacists and interns to administer vaccines as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to patients age 11 and older. The Standing Order recognizes HHS’ recent declaration permitting pharmacists to order and administer (and interns to administer) vaccines for children ages 3-18 and notes that for these immunizations ordered or administered under HHS’ declaration, the declaration requirements should be followed. Commissioner Box also signed immunization protocols for the administration or dispensing of vaccines to individuals 11 and older, which is the current age range under the state statute.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.