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Needham health staff warn of sharp drops in flu and COVID vaccination rates
Summary
Town of Needham public‑health staff reported substantial declines in local vaccination coverage, saying influenza uptake fell from about 60% to 39% and COVID vaccine coverage is around 13%, and urged outreach and verification of state reporting data.
Town of Needham public‑health staff reported notable declines in local vaccination uptake during a Board of Health meeting, and urged follow up to verify state reporting and to step up outreach.
A staff presenter said state dashboard data show declines in the town's coverage: "Our influenza vaccine rate in Needham had been 60 percent. Right now, it's sitting at 39…
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