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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"We don't want an epidemic of measles or whooping cough" Vaccination rates are down across the cou
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccination-rates-decline-governor-bill-lee-declares-august-immunization-awareness-month/522-c8264f3a-a986-4880-a01e-4637cc761549Vaccination rates are down across the country. They've dropped by 43-percent in Tennessee children since last year
We need the mass of the population to be immunized against these very serious vaccine preventable diseases," said Dr. Jennifer Snow.
Author: Brittani Moncrease
Published: 4:45 PM CDT August 7, 2020
Updated: 4:45 PM CDT August 7, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn This week, Governor Bill Lee declared August, Immunization Awareness Month, in Tennessee.
This year, vaccination rates are down across the country and the pandemic has played a huge role in that.
More at link.
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"We don't want an epidemic of measles or whooping cough" Vaccination rates are down across the cou (Original Post)
SheltieLover
Aug 2020
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Victor_c3
(3,557 posts)1. I know I'm staying away from doctor offices right now
I believe things will mostly return to normal in terms of vaccination rates when the pandemic ends.
I also havent seen a dentist for over a year now for that same reason.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)2. Perhaps
They could set up vaccine clinics outdoors, with masks & distancing, by appointment.
I got my dog's rabies vacc outdoors. 👍
I understand distancing & isolating, but we do not need another epidemic.
The Genealogist
(4,723 posts)3. I got a flu shot outdoors one year
It was when I lived in Florida for grad school. They set up a series of nurses stations in the area outside the student union. Easy Peasy. If anything it was a little better than usual for me. I am a big old baby about shots, and being in the fresh air helped somehow.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)4. 👍
Sounds like a good way to do this! Glad it worked for you! 😁👍