HB 1040, legislation that would mirror pharmacists’ federal authority to provide childhood vaccines to children age 3 years and older effective July 1, 2021 thru June 30, 2023, has passed both Chambers and is on its way to Gov. Larry Hogan (R) for signature. The bill was sponsored by Del. Ariana Kelly (D) and also requires the Department of Health to complete a study of pharmacist-administered childhood vaccines by Dec. 1, 2022.
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