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City council accepts $130,769 DPH award to expand immunization work for people experiencing homelessness
Summary
The council unanimously accepted a $130,769.25 targeted award from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health aimed at immunization and outreach for people experiencing homelessness; Board of Health staff said funds will purchase vaccines, supplies and some cold-storage capacity and will seed a revolving account for future charges.
The Brockton City Council unanimously voted to accept $130,769.25 from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to support expanded immunization efforts targeted at people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable groups.
Why it matters: City health officials said the funding is part of a larger DPH allocation to the state's largest municipalities and will help the Board of Health expand immunization services to populations that lack regular primary care. The…
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