When Coronavirus Vaccines Are Ready, Dentists, Optometrists May Give Shots
11/30/2020
With multiple COVID-19 vaccines rapidly heading toward approval, optometrists and dentists are pushing for the authority to immunize patients during routine eye exams and dental cleanings. These medical professionals say their help will be needed to distribute the vaccines to millions of Americans — and they already have the know-how, according to an NBC News report.
In California, the professional organizations representing dentists and optometrists are in talks with state officials to expand their job descriptions to include administering vaccines.