Health officials warn amendment to limit 'advertising' could hamper vaccine outreach A non-germane amendment to SB 572 that would limit what the Department of Health and Human Services can "advertise, promote or recommend" drew unified opposition from public-health witnesses, who said vague terms could block routine immunization education, outbreak guidance and risk $3.5 million in federal grant funding for vaccine programs.

A controversial amendment could jeopardize vital immunization education in New Hampshire, risking $3.5 million in federal funding and limiting outbreak response efforts.

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Dallas County health officials report declining respiratory virus peaks but flag vaccine gaps among Hispanic residents Public health staff said COVID activity remains low, wastewater surveillance shows declines from December peaks, and local flu positivity was about 10.7% for mid‑January; officials noted significant declines in vaccine uptake among Latino residents and urged continued outreach.

Dallas County health officials are sounding the alarm on alarming vaccine gaps in the Hispanic community, despite lower respiratory virus activity.

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Northampton health staff report high flu season, vaccine outreach, measles concern and new winter shelter Public‑health staff told the board about targeted vaccine clinics and homebound outreach, a severe statewide flu season with 66 deaths reported (including four pediatric deaths that were unvaccinated), rising wastewater COVID signals earlier in the holidays, a national measles uptick, opioid‑settlement mini‑grants, and a new volunteer winter shelter called the Trinity Room.

Northampton's public health update reveals a troubling flu season, with 66 deaths, unvaccinated pediatric cases, and new initiatives to combat rising respiratory illnesses.

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Dallas County health officials report falling childhood vaccination rates, expand outreach and wastewater surveillance Dallas County Health and Human Services reported a decline in childhood vaccination coverage and rising influenza and RSV activity, and said it will expand outreach, maintain vaccine availability in clinics and increase wastewater monitoring ahead of large events.

Dallas County is facing a concerning drop in childhood vaccination rates as influenza and RSV cases rise, prompting urgent action from health officials.

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