What is the minimum age requirement for patients to receive vaccines from pharmacists?

The minimum age requirement for patients to receive vaccines from pharmacists is established by state regulations, and in Oregon, the requirement is that pharmacists can administer vaccines to individuals who are at least 11 years old. This aligns with public health initiatives aimed at making vaccinations more accessible to adolescents, who are considered at an appropriate age to receive certain vaccines independently in a pharmacy setting. By allowing pharmacists to vaccinate patients starting at age 11, it increases vaccine coverage in the community and emphasizes the role of pharmacists in public health.

The other options fall outside of this established requirement, as 10 years old is below the minimum standard, and the other ages presented (12 and 13 years) exceed the threshold set by the regulations. This highlights the specific age limit that was designed to balance accessibility with appropriate safety and efficacy considerations.