Vaccine rates down during virus period

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Vaccine rates down during virus period

Fri, 07/31/2020 - 03:16
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JEFFERSON CITY – Vaccinations given to Missouri children since the COVID-19 pandemic began are down. The number of vaccinations given to children 18 years or younger in April fell 50% compared to April 2019. “One of the many things we have been working on is outlining ways that we can help protect students, teachers and their families during this time,” DHSS Director Randall Williams said. “Getting caught up on well-child visits and vaccinations is a proactive measure that we encourage families to take. Many childhood illnesses can be prevented by vaccines, and protecting our immune systems is especially important this school year.”

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