HHS: Dentists, Pharmacists Can Administer Monkeypox Drugs, Vaccines

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has expanded the pool of providers who can administer FDA-approved or authorized monkeypox vaccines and therapies while being protected from liability under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, HHS announced Friday (Sept. 30) . The agency said it anticipates there will be a need for additional providers should a large-scale vaccination or therapeutic administration effort be required for the monkeypox outbreak. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) applauded the declaration, saying it will provide greater access...