US EditionOntario proposes letting pharmacists prescribe flu meds, give RSV vaccines
- The Ministry of Health in Ontario is considering new regulations that would allow pharmacists to prescribe flu medication, administer flu shots to babies, and administer RSV vaccines to patients. This proposal comes in response to the higher than usual hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and deaths seen during the 2022-23 fall and winter season from respiratory infections such as influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.
- The new regulations would remove age restrictions for flu shots, allowing babies to receive vaccinations at pharmacies. Additionally, pharmacy technicians may be authorized to administer a variety of other vaccines, including those for HPV, hepatitis A and B, and rabies.
- The expansion of pharmacist responsibilities aims to increase access to healthcare and address the anticipated surge of respiratory illnesses, including influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, in the upcoming fall and winter seasons.
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Ontario proposes letting pharmacists prescribe flu meds, give RSV vaccines
TORONTO — Ontario is planning to allow pharmacists to prescribe flu medication, administer flu shots to babies and administer RSV vaccines, when available, ahead of an expected fall viral surge.
·Bradford West Gwillimbury, Canada
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Ontario proposes letting pharmacists prescribe flu meds, give RSV vaccines
TORONTO — Ontario is planning to allow pharmacists to prescribe flu medication, administer flu shots to babies and administer RSV vaccines, when available, ahead of an expected fall viral surge.
·Barrie, Canada
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Ontario proposes letting pharmacists prescribe flu meds, give RSV vaccines
TORONTO — Ontario is planning to allow pharmacists to prescribe flu medication, administer flu shots to babies and administer RSV vaccines, when available, ahead of an expected fall viral surge.
·Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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