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California Business and Professions Code

§ 2473

BPC § 2473 Effective Sep 17, 2025Div. 2 · Ch. 5 · Art. 22
(a)A doctor of podiatric medicine may independently prescribe and administer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, consistent with recommendations adopted pursuant to Section 120164 of the Health and Safety Code, to persons three years of age or older.
(b)In order to prescribe and administer a vaccine described in subdivision (a), a doctor of podiatric medicine shall do all of the following:
(1)Complete an immunization training program biennially that is either offered by the CDC or taken through a registered provider approved by the board that, at a minimum, includes vaccine administration, prevention and management of adverse reactions, and maintenance of vaccine records.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 105, Sec. 6. (AB 144) Effective September 17, 2025.

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