New York S04548 allows dentists to administer vaccinations against human papillomavirus.
New York S04548 amends the education law to expand the practice of dentistry to include administering vaccinations against human papillomavirus (HPV). This change allows dentists to provide HPV vaccinations, potentially increasing access to this preventive health service. The bill specifies that the practice of dentistry encompasses diagnosing, treating, operating, prescribing, and now administering HPV vaccinations. The change takes effect 180 days after the law is enacted.
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