On March 12, 2021, an Amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID-19 (PREP Act) allows for veterinarians, recently retired veterinarians, and veterinary students to administer COVID-19 vaccines to people.
The primary purpose of this Amendment was to add additional categories of "qualified persons" covered under the PREP Act to expand the pool of trained professionals available to administer vaccines.
The Amendment identifies several types of actively licensed practitioners, recently retired professionals, and students in health care training programs, who − subject to appropriate training, supervision, and certain other specified requirements − may participate in COVID-19 vaccination programs.
MDVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians consult with their professional liability insurance provider and practice insurance provider to ensure that your coverage and insurability will not be affected by this specific instance of practicing human medicine.
