Local health departments authorized to obtain vaccines and a predosed form of epinephrine according to a standing order for distribution provided by the commissioner of health.

HF 2860 allows Minnesota local health departments to obtain and distribute predosed epinephrine (pre-measured, single-use devices for severe allergic reactions) and specific vaccines under a standing order from the commissioner of health. The bill authorizes departments to distribute these items to community locations without individual prescriptions, with administration permitted in good faith during life-threatening allergic reactions. It specifically covers school-required vaccines, flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines, and other vaccines the department determines appropriate, administered by nurses under established protocols. This policy change directly affects local health departments and community health boards by streamlining access to critical allergy and immunization resources.