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Nebraska Health Officials Urge Shots for Kids

Nebraska Health Officials Urge Shots for Kids

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In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Nebraska health officials want parents to get their kids vaccinated.

Nebraska Director of Public Health, Dr Gary Anthone says vaccines are proven life savers..

Anthone says Nebraska has been a national leader in vaccination rates…

Anthone says the rate of kids getting shots has fallen sharply from last year…

Anthone says many people have been doing routine medical visits with telehealth which has cut down on in person visits. He says parents should get caught up on their kid’s vaccinations, even if they are late.

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