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Procedures for the Administration of Influenza Vaccine Pneumococcal Vaccine
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 1, 2003
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Illinois Department of Public Health will provide influenza vaccines to long-term care facilities for Medicaid residents, with pneumococcal vaccines available through pharmacies. Facilities must obtain physician orders, maintain administration logs, and follow specific documentation procedures for federal funding compliance.
Action Required
Long-term care facilities only: Obtain physician orders for vaccine administration, maintain resident administration logs provided with vaccine shipments, ensure proper refrigeration of vaccines upon receipt, and document all administered vaccines with RIN numbers for Medicaid compliance monitoring.