Pharmacies and healthcare providers can establish electronic connections to the NCIR to improve patient outcomes and streamline reporting of immunizations.
COVID-19 vaccines are now included among the routine shots recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for children, adolescents and adults.
Texans rank pharmacies as the most accessible healthcare destination and support policies that allow patient choice when it comes to accessing services, NACDS said.
Following guidance from the CDC and FDA, Walgreens, Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs are beginning to offer the updated COVID-19 bivalent vaccine to children aged 3 and older.