Kansas health organizations seek reversal of decline in child vaccination

KDHE expresses concern about flu season, ongoing COVID-19 infection

  • Lee Norman, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, said the spread of COVID-19 provided extra incentive for people to get an influenza vaccination. He expects Kansas hospital resources to be stretched this fall and winter from exposure to the flu and coronavirus. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)
    Lee Norman, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, said the spread of COVID-19 provided extra incentive for people to get an influenza vaccination. He expects Kansas hospital resources to be stretched this fall and winter from exposure to the flu and coronavirus. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)
TOPEKA — A coalition of health organizations responded to Kansas’ drop in child immunizations during the pandemic last Thursday by urging families to maintain pediatric appointments and stay current on vaccinations for influenza and other preventable illnesses. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported 77,200 fewer vaccination orders had been submitted to the Vaccines for Children…

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