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National Immunization Awareness Month is Here!

    August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of life, including your ability to attend important appointments and receive routine vaccinations. […]

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Back To School Immunizations

DOH-Broward is offering free back to school immunizations for children 4-18 at the Children’s Reading Center and Museum located at 751 SW 121st Davie, 33325. It’s open from now until September 2, Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday hours are from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. […]

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Coronavirus Report: As of June 18, 2022

The BA.5 subvariant is the most transmissible coronavirus variant to date. It is threatening a new wave of infections across the US, even among those who have recently recovered from an infection. Scientists believe that BA.5 is capable of evading immunity from previous infections and vaccinations. New vaccine boosters are being developed which should provide broad spectrum protection against BA.5 and new variants that may emerge. […]

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Getting to “YES” – COVID Vaccination Hesitancy Program at Holy Cross Health Stories from the Field

   As we are all different, our knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors vary as well. COVID has emphasized our differences in views. It has also brought us together as a caring community. Our efforts in Community Health & Well-Being at Holy Cross strive to educate and inform individuals and provide them with the resources and tools to improve their decision making and well-being. Our outreach efforts to overcome COVID vaccine hesitancy continue in our community. […]