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Article: GOV. GIBBONS PROCLAIMS APRIL 21-28 AS NEVADA CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION WEEK

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March 22, 2007
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Gov. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., has issued the following proclamation:

WHEREAS, Nevada's rate for children up-to-date with immunizations at age two ranks 49th in the nation; and

WHEREAS, children need a series of vaccinations starting at birth to be fully protected against 14 potentially serious diseases; and

WHEREAS, it is time for everyone in our communities to take responsibility by spreading the word about the importance of proper immunization before age two. We officially call upon residents of Nevada to participate in raising Nevada's immunization rate from 63% to the Healthy People 2010 goal of 80%; and

WHEREAS, children are our brightest promise for the future, making their health and ...

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