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Department of Health Report Shows Childhood Immunization Rates Currently Below Pre-pandemic Averages

The Department of Health has issued a press release (Spanish) reminding the community to schedule well-child appointments to stay updated on immunizations. A new report shows that vaccination rates of children ages birth to 18 are currently below pre-pandemic levels. The Department of Health (DOH) recommends that healthcare providers and other agencies put focused effort towards encouraging routine vaccination in order to reach pre-pandemic levels …

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Partner Spotlight: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022

This May, we asked partners to share events and activities they are hosting in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We are thrilled to spotlight a few amazing partners who have planned creative events on behalf of their communities.    We also want to acknowledge that many of our partners serving these communities are calling for changes …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Eligibility Expanded to Include Children 5-11, with Recommendation Strengthened for Older Adults and the Immunocompromised

On May 19, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updated COVID-19 vaccination guidance related to booster doses. COVID-19 booster eligibility has been expanded to include everyone ages 5 and older who has received a primary Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series at least five months ago. Additionally, the CDC has strengthened the March 2022 recommendation advising older adults and …

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