Ingham Co. Health Dept. debuts ‘Take Your Shot’ drive

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Are you updated together with your COVID-19 vaccinations?

“We are seeing the lowest vaccination rates–especially among children–that the state has seen in years,” stated Linda Vail, Ingham County Health Officer. “For individuals’ health and the health of our community, we are encouraging everyone to stay current on all their vaccinations.”

The Take Your Shot marketing campaign is pushing for immunocompromised populations, in addition to pregnant and parenting people to get doses of the COVID-19 shot, in addition to different vaccines.

According to the Ingham County Health Department, vaccination charges have dropped round 5% for youngsters ages 19 to 35 months since December 2019.

The Department credit score the decline partly to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impression on in-office major care visits. Vaccine hesitancy amongst sure populations additionally stays a difficulty.

“The Ingham County Health Department is happy to discuss any questions or concerns individuals may have about vaccinations. Given all the information out there, it’s only understandable that some may have questions prior to receiving a vaccination,” stated Vail.

For extra info on the Take Your Shot marketing campaign and vaccinations, go to www.YourShotToHelp.com.