PHARMACIST immunisers in Victoria will be authorised to administer the monkeypox vaccine to recommended patients aged five years and older.
The Victorian Department of Health has also given the green light for pharmacist immunisers to administer vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV) to people aged 12 years and older, and the pneumococcal and herpes zoster vaccines to patients over 50 years of age.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia Victorian Branch President, Anthony Tassone, welcomed the State Government's decision.
"This is great news for patients offering broader access to help protect themselves, their family and community.
The Guild has strongly advocated for highly skilled and trained pharmacist immunisers to be able to administer a broader range of vaccines to the community.
"This decision is welcomed as an important step in pharmacists delivering to the full scope of practice for the benefit of our health system.
"We encourage patients to ask their pharmacist about what vaccines they can receive from their local pharmacy.
"The Guild looks forward to continued engagement with the Andrews Government on ways that pharmacist immunisers can assist in improving access to more vaccinations for the community."
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