Massachusetts H5411 aims to increase flu vaccine access for older adults by requiring hospitals to offer immunizations to inpatients aged 65 and.

Massachusetts H5411 seeks to improve flu vaccine access for older adults by mandating that hospitals offer immunizations to inpatients aged 65 and older, unless contraindicated, from October 1 through February 1 each year. This requirement aligns with the latest recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the state department of public health. The bill amends Section 51D of chapter 111 of the General Laws to include this new provision.

Massachusetts H5411 aims to increase flu vaccine access for older adults by requiring hospitals to offer immunizations to inpatients aged 65 and.

Massachusetts H5411 seeks to improve flu vaccine access for older adults by mandating that hospitals offer immunizations to inpatients aged 65 and older, unless contraindicated, from October 1 through February 1 each year. This requirement aligns with the latest recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the state department of public health. The bill amends Section 51D of chapter 111 of the General Laws to include this new provision.