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Clarification about Administering Immunizations and Anaphylactic Agents by Registered Professional Nurses using Non-Patient Specific Orders and Protocols
Wednesday, October 10, 2001 10:45:24 AM
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[(Guidance: )-308.7(For the purpose of administering the influenza vaccine to adults only, i\
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[(additional information and updates on this important issue. )-457(If you have further questions or concerns )]TJ
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