Immunization FAQ
Pharmacist Immunizations in WV
- What are the approved training programs?
- American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
- University of Findlay School of Pharmacy (March 2010)
- University of Florida College of Pharmacy (Sept 2013)
- University of Connecticut (Sept 2013)
- North Eastern University (Sept 2013)
- Ohio Pharmacist Association
- University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy(June 2016)
- What are the approved CPR programs?
BLS course cards dated for completion on or after January 1, 2023, must have a hands-on component for successful renewal of the Immunizing Pharmacist Permit.
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American Red Cross
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American Heart Association
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American Health & Safety Institute (December 2013)
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American CPR (December 2013)
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National Safety Council (December 2013)
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Emergency Care & Safety Institute –ECSI (August 2016)
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ProTrainings (September 2020)
- What vaccines can a pharmacist give to someone 18 years and over?
West Virginia Rules permits pharmacists to administer all CDC/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccines without a prescription (or by using an order issued by themselves) to individuals ages 18 and over per 30-5-7(e).
- What vaccines can a pharmacist give to someone 11 to 17 years old?
West Virginia Rules permits pharmacists to administer all CDC/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccines with a physician prescription, parental consent and after ensuring no vaccine contraindications, to individuals ages eleven through seventeen per 30-5-7(e) and per Emergency Rule
- Now that the federal COVID-19 State of Emergency has ended, can I give vaccines to younger individuals?
Under the PREP Act, for ages 3 years and up, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians may provide:
- COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 3 years and up without a prescription, pharmacist may order
- Influenza vaccinations for ages 3 years and up without a prescription, pharmacists may order
- What does “personal supervision” mean regarding a pharmacy intern giving a vaccine?
“Personal supervision” means the supervising immunizing pharmacist is physically present in the room during the administration of an immunization.
7. What vaccines can a Pharmacy technician administer in WV?
Under the PREP Act, for ages 3 years and up, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians may provide:
- COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 3 years and up without a prescription, pharmacist may order
- Influenza vaccinations for ages 3 years and up without a prescription, pharmacists may order