Pennsylvania Governor signs immunization bill

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law on Friday House Bill 182, which allows pharmacists to administer the flu vaccine to patients 9 years of age and older, with parental consent.



Introduced by Rep. Seth Grove, the bill also allows licensed, trained pharmacy interns to immunize under direct supervision of a pharmacist who possesses an immunization license. It will take effect Aug. 25.