Illinois § 8

§ 8.

Immunization against influenza virus and pneumococcal disease. The University of Illinois Hospital shall adopt an influenza and pneumococcal immunization policy that includes, but need not be limited to, the following: (1) Procedures for identifying patients age 65 or older and, at the discretion of the facility, other patients at risk. (2) Procedures for offering immunization against influenza virus when available between September 1 and April 1, and against pneumococcal disease upon admission or discharge, to patients in accordance with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that are most recent to the time of vaccination, unless contraindicated. (3) Procedures for ensuring that patients offered immunization, or their guardians, receive information regarding the risks and benefits of vaccination. The hospital shall provide a copy of its influenza and pneumococcal immunization policy to the Illinois Department of Public Health upon request. (Source: P.A. 98-271, eff. 1-1-14.)