An Act relating to the statewide immunization program; and relating to medical assistance for immunizations for children and adolescents 18 years of age or younger.

Summary

The bill updates Alaska law to define "included vaccine" as any vaccine recommended by CDC’s ACIP or the American Academy of Pediatrics and listed by the commissioner. It also allows the health department to offer those pediatric vaccines as optional services under medical assistance. This clarifies which vaccines can be provided to children and teens through state programs.

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