New Law Makes More Vaccines Available At Florida Pharmacies

July 2, 2015

Floridians are now able to receive more vaccines at their local pharmacies under a law that took effect Wednesday.

Pharmacists were already able to administer vaccines that fight some viruses, like influenza and shingles, but the new measure (HB 279) added several others, including shots targeted at measles, mumps and rubella; tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (or whooping cough); and human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted disease that can cause cancer.

The new law also allows pharmacy interns to be certified to give vaccines.

“The one way to ensure that more people receive needed vaccinations is to make it more convenient, and this legislation increases that access and will help keep all residents and visitors safe and healthy,” said Senate Health Policy Committee Chairman Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, in a statement calling attention to the new law.

by The News Service of Florida

Comments

2 Responses to “New Law Makes More Vaccines Available At Florida Pharmacies”

  1. Sage 2 on July 2nd, 2015 4:26 pm

    Strange…some folks always saying, they can’t assistance with their health issues for themselves and family…it is here to help EVERYONE needing a particular vaccine.
    Take advantage of the service….

  2. No Excuses on July 2nd, 2015 2:41 pm

    I think this is great. I get my ‘flu shots and got my shingles vaccine at the pharmacy. A much shorter waiting time, and no co-pay for a doctor’s visit!

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