Authorizes emergency medical technicians to administer certain vaccines under specific conditions and orders.

New York Assembly Bill A02297 allows emergency medical technicians to administer certain vaccines, specifically for influenza and COVID-19, under non-patient specific orders and under the authority of an emergency medical services director. This authorization is contingent on the technicians receiving appropriate training. Additionally, the bill permits physicians and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe and order non-patient specific orders for emergency medical technicians to administer these vaccines.

Authorizes emergency medical technicians to administer certain vaccines under specific conditions and orders.

New York Assembly Bill A02297 allows emergency medical technicians to administer certain vaccines, specifically for influenza and COVID-19, under non-patient specific orders and under the authority of an emergency medical services director. This authorization is contingent on the technicians receiving appropriate training. Additionally, the bill permits physicians and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe and order non-patient specific orders for emergency medical technicians to administer these vaccines.