Authorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines based on FDA authorization and health commissioner recommendations; removes CDC meningococcal.

This bill allows licensed pharmacists to administer vaccines recommended by the New York State Commissioner of Health, provided the vaccines have been authorized by the FDA. It removes the requirement to follow the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendation for meningococcal disease immunization. The bill also relates to insurance coverage for immunizations, ensuring coverage for FDA-authorized vaccines and those recommended by the health commissioner.

Authorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines based on FDA authorization and health commissioner recommendations; removes CDC meningococcal.

This bill allows licensed pharmacists to administer vaccines recommended by the New York State Commissioner of Health, provided the vaccines have been authorized by the FDA. It removes the requirement to follow the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendation for meningococcal disease immunization. The bill also relates to insurance coverage for immunizations, ensuring coverage for FDA-authorized vaccines and those recommended by the health commissioner.