With two COVID-19 vaccines clearing FDA approval and eventually heading out to the general public, Illinois health officials want more people available to give the shot.

The director of the Illinois Department of Public health, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, has issued a proclamation modifying the scope of practice for both advanced and intermediate emergency medical technicians. This will allow more EMT’s to be able to administer COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

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