Public Health - Recommendations for Immunizations, Screenings, and Preventive Services - Pharmacist Administration and Required Health Insurance Coverage (The Vax Act)

Summary

The bill obligates the Secretary of Health to publish evidence‑based recommendations for immunizations, screenings and other preventive services, after a public comment period and analysis by the Maryland Health Care Commission. It also broadens the types of vaccines pharmacists can order and administer—subject to training and protocol requirements—and mandates that health insurers cover the recommended services. The changes aim to improve public health access and consistency across the state.

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