If you have a toothache, one of the first persons you call most likely would be your dentist to set up an appointment. If you need a flu shot, who would you call?
Probably not your dentist. But if Rep. Jerry Hertaus (R-Greenfield) gets his bill passed, you could get your flu vaccination during your routine teeth cleaning.
HF2581 would allow licensed dentists to administer influenza vaccinations if they have immediate access to emergency response equipment and have received training on how to give the shot and respond to vaccine reactions.
Rep. Hertaus explains his bill and tells who in particular would be helped in our Starting Line segment for this week. Watch it here.