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Public‑health staff report waning influenza season, discuss disputed CDC study and funding moves tied to CHA/CHIP
Summary
Tompkins County public‑health staff told the Board the influenza season is no longer widespread, cited published evidence that vaccination reduces severe outcomes, said a CDC COVID‑vaccine study was withheld by the acting director over methodology concerns, and described plans to align county funding with CHA/CHIP priorities and use settlement funds for education and a half‑time community‑health worker.
Tompkins County public‑health staff updated the board on disease trends, conference takeaways and funding actions during the department’s monthly reports.
Dr. Jenny (S6) told the board the influenza season is no longer considered widespread and cited a Journal of Pediatrics study showing that "influenza vaccination significantly decreased emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and office visits as well." She urged continued promotion of vaccination to reduce severe outcomes.
On a separate matter, S1 asked about a CDC study on the COVID vaccine that had not…
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