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Health department warns of a severe influenza season, low vaccination rates; operational updates reviewed
Summary
Director and staff reported high influenza activity, low flu vaccination coverage (~30%) and rising pediatric deaths nationally; the department also reviewed WIC caseloads, environmental‑health licensing and a new vaccine‑refrigerator monitoring system.
Winnebago County health officials told the Board of Health committee that influenza activity is high and vaccination coverage in the county remains low, and staff described operational measures and program metrics to address current public‑health demands.
An analyst (speaker 7) summarized surveillance numbers, saying influenza activity remains elevated and that pediatric deaths nationally have…
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