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County approves provider agreement for monkeypox vaccine after public questions on administration
Summary
The Utah County Commission approved a provider agreement allowing the health department to offer a two-dose monkeypox vaccine series, stipulating commissioners be notified of CDC/ACIP changes and that patients be informed their data will be shared with CDC; public comment raised concerns about administration route and VAERS reporting, which health staff addressed.
The Utah County Commission approved a provider agreement enabling the county health department to provide monkeypox vaccine to residents while requiring commissioners be notified of any CDC or ACIP changes and that patients be aware their vaccination data will be reported to federal systems.
Commissioner Lee made the motion to approve with the stipulation that any CDC updates be circulated to all three commissioners and that patients receive clear disclosure that personal…
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