Becker's Healthcare December 11, 2024
HHS has extended liability protections for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and diagnostic tests under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act through Dec. 31, 2029.
This extension follows the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency in May 2023, acknowledging the continued risk of future outbreaks and the need for ongoing preparedness, according to a Dec. 11 letter from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
The amendment provides immunity from liability to healthcare providers, including licensed pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians, when administering COVID-19 vaccines and tests, along with seasonal flu vaccines. It...
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