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Article: NATIONAL INFANT IMMUNIZATION WEEK - APRIL 19-26 VACCINATION: ACT OF LOVE
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- April 22, 2008
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Delaware Department of Health and Social Services issued the following news release:
Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delawareans especially parents, guardians and healthcare providers to join in commemorating April 19-26 as National Infant Immunization Week. Vaccine-preventable diseases are at an all time low in the United States. However, these diseases still exist and present a real threat. Continued vaccination is therefore necessary to protect everyone from potential outbreaks. In Delaware, more than 2,000 children who are two years old are missing recommended shots.
To recognize the week, DPH encourages parents and caregivers to learn about childhood immunizations ...