Illinois SB3487 mandates hospitals to adopt policies for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations for specific age groups.
Illinois SB3487 amends the Hospital Licensing Act to require hospitals to implement an influenza and pneumococcal immunization policy. This policy must include procedures for identifying patients aged 18 or older for influenza immunization and those aged 50 or older for pneumococcal immunization. Hospitals must offer immunizations between September 1 and April 1 for influenza and upon admission or discharge for pneumococcal disease, following CDC recommendations. Patients or their guardians must receive information on the risks and benefits of vaccination.
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