Wisconsin Code § 447.059

Administering certain vaccines
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(1) A dentist
may administer without a prescription order a vaccine against
SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus or influenza only if he or she satisfies
all of the following:
(a) The dentist successfully completes 8 hours in a course of
study and training approved by the examining board in vaccination storage, protocols, administration technique, emergency procedures, and record keeping.
(b) The dentist has in effect liability insurance that covers the
dentist against loss, expense, and liability resulting from errors,
omissions, or neglect in the administration of vaccines against
SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and influenza in an amount that is not
less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence and $2,000,000 for all
occurrences in any one policy year.
(c) The dentist maintains proof of completing a course of
study and training specified in par. (a) and satisfying the requirement specified in par. (b).
(2) A dentist may not administer a vaccine under sub. (1) to a
child who is under the age of 6 unless all of the following apply:
(a) The vaccine is administered pursuant to a prescription order issued within the 29 days immediately preceding the day on
which the vaccine is administered.
(b) The dentist successfully completes a course of instruction
approved by the examining board that includes the administration
of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and influenza to
children under the age of 6.
(c) The dentist maintains proof of completing a course of instruction specified in par. (b).
(3) Upon request, a dentist shall provide copies of proof required under subs. (1) (c) and (2) (c) to the department or the examining board.
(4) A dentist who administers a vaccine under sub. (1) shall
update the Wisconsin Immunization Registry established by the
department of health services within 7 days of administering the
vaccine.

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