The dentists and optometrists argue that their help would take some of the pressure off hospitals and doctors' offices. It could also bring some extra money into their practices.
Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca announced this month that their Covid-19 vaccine candidates delivered promising results in clinical trials and that millions of doses could be ready before the end of the year. Pfizer's has to be stored atIthealth professionals other than doctors have administered vaccines during a pandemic.
Once dentists pass an exam, they can register with the Oregon Health Authority and begin getting their staff members trained to handle vaccines and procuring refrigerators to store them in. The California Dental Association is exploring options for gaining vaccine authority, which would be likely to require the Legislature to step in. California passed a law this year allowing pharmacists to administer Covid-19 vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine and infectious disease at Vanderbilt University, said proposals to expand the vaccine workforce are promising. Flu vaccines, which are relatively low-risk and simple to administer, would be the perfect candidate to stock in dental and optometric fridges to start.
Let's keep this new world orderly, shall we?
Agree.
Ha!
Overstepping.
sounds like they want you to pay for something that should be free
Uh no. What would they do about complications?
That leaves out ppl who don’t have dental and/or eye insurance.
Sorry science and facts have been nothing but wrong. Really have me 2nd guessing climate change. If they are wrong on a virus how can they be right on global warming?
No ty!
No!
Next they'll have some auto car mechanic guy perform heart surgery on you. Quacks.
BILL 23-0171 - being considered now in Washington DC ... School children of ANY AGE can consent to *government approved vaccines* AND the school does NOT need to inform parents? 3 page Bill:
If the vaccine works for them why do others need the vaccine?
Can we get legitimate news?
Can we throw in subway? I’d like to get one while eating lunch l.
No thank you.... that just like hiring a Vet to do tooth cleaning
She’s got great teeth.
No
Wrong way to go about things. Incase of adverse reactions or death, who carries the cross?
Veterinarians too. Take Fido for his check up and get your vax.
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