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Department outlines immunization roadmap as Lewis County reports lower kindergarten vaccination rates
Summary
Department staff described a 4-year immunization roadmap and legislative outcomes including SHB 2242 enabling state vaccine recommendations; Lewis County Public Health Officer reported declining kindergarten vaccination rates and local drivers of hesitancy.
Department of Health staff and the Board’s Secretary’s Designee, Michael Ellsworth, briefed the Washington State Board of Health on a developing 4-year immunization roadmap and other agency priorities during the March 12 meeting. Ellsworth said the roadmap aims to sustain vaccine access and confidence and could be finalized by June for potential budget consideration. He noted SHB 2242 passed this session,…
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