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W.Va. coalition seeks HPV vaccine authority for dental providers
SourceDrBicuspid.comTier 1Hard News
Originally at news.google.com
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Why it matters for dental
West Virginia dentists and hygienists could gain legal authority to administer HPV vaccines if a state coalition’s request succeeds, potentially expanding scope-of-practice revenue streams for practices that choose to participate.
Key points
- A West Virginia coalition has asked the state to grant dental providers authority to administer HPV vaccines.
- The request targets dentists and hygienists as potential new vaccinators in West Virginia.
- If approved, participating practices would need to meet state training and compliance requirements before offering the vaccine.
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