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Board approves $9,025 purchase of 500 flu doses with ARPA funds
Summary
Facing a shortfall in state-supplied vaccine, the board approved using ARPA funds to buy 500 influenza doses (estimated $9,025) to maintain school preparedness clinics; staff said some additional VFC doses may be used for eligible children.
The health department asked the board to approve using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to buy approximately 500 doses of influenza vaccine this season because the state will not provide the usual preparedness supply. "Our initial estimates have been around $9,000 to purchase 500 doses of vaccine," the director told the board, citing a formal quote of $9,025.
Staff explained they expect to supplement the purchase with some Vaccine for Children (VFC) doses for eligible children and that the clinics serve children regardless of insurance to maintain school preparedness. Chair moved to approve the purchase; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
