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Public-health director outlines vaccine guidance, staffing shortages and training plan
Summary
Director McGinn told the committee pharmacies will provide flu shots and that COVID vaccine coverage is currently limited to older and vulnerable residents; she also briefed the committee on a planned RSI paramedic training and shortages in nursing staff.
Director McGinn updated the Public Safety Committee on several public-health items, including vaccination guidance, staffing gaps and proposed training funded through the 2026 budget.
On vaccinations, McGinn said flu shots are available at pharmacies and that recent FDA guidance limits the COVID vaccine’s pharmacy coverage to people 65 and older and certain vulnerable groups, with ACIP expected to issue further recommendations. "The…
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