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2007
November 27, 2007 Give yourself and your family the gift of health for the holidays 
October 9, 2007 Flu vaccine available; protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated
August 2, 2007 Backpack? Check. No. 2 Pencils? Check. Immunizations? Check.
May 23, 2007 Vaccine that prevents cervical cancer now available for girls in Washington
2006
November 27, 2006 Flu season is around the cornertime to get your flu shot
October 18, 2006 Flu vaccine beginning to arrive  - more to come in the weeks ahead
September 14, 2006 Immunization rates hold steady in Washington
August 1, 2006 Make sure your child is immunized and ready for school this year 
July 6, 2006 New chickenpox school and child care immunization requirements in effect
2005
October 5, 2005 Vaccinate babies, elderly, high risk children and adults against flu early
July 27, 2005 Washington makes substantial gains in immunization rates
January 13, 2005 Department of Health recommends lifting restrictions on influenza vaccine
2004
December 30, 2004 Outreach campaign reminder for high priority groups: still time for flu shots
December 17, 2004 State health recommends expanding flu vaccine availability in Washington
December 14, 2004 Many Washington children still need flu shot – there is still time and vaccine
October 6, 2004 State health officials urge prioritizing flu vaccine for most vulnerable
August 9, 2004 Give your child a healthy start to the school year
2003
October 6, 2003 Vaccinate babies, elderly, high-risk children and adults against flu early
September 5, 2003 Meningococcal disease a threat on college campuses
July 3, 2003 Western Washington’s whooping cough cases going up Health Department urges immunizing children and protecting infants
May 22, 2003 Childhood pneumococcal vaccine supply back to normal
April 14, 2003 Immunizations: The best way to keep your children free from many diseases
2002
November 1, 2002 Vaccine requirements return to normal – families have 60 days to comply
August 12, 2002 Vaccine shortage ends; State Health Officer extends time for school children to catch up on delayed doses
April 15, 2002 Some vaccines may be in short supply, but they are all still very important
February 27, 2002 Vaccine shortage encourages participation in conservation efforts
2001
December 06, 2001 Now is the time to get your flu vaccination
October 11, 2001 Influenza Season/National Adult Immunization Week
October 26, 2001 Flu vaccination important for some, but no guarantee you won’t get sick
August 28, 2001 Back to school season is vaccine check up time  (PDF 21kb)
August 22, 2001 Flu Season is January through March  (PDF 28kb)
July 02, 2001 Tetanus vaccine shortage update: If you need it, you’ll get it  (PDF 23kb)
April 20, 2001 National Infant Immunization Week: A time to examine how well we are immunized
February 21, 2001 Measles health advisory for Washington residents, travelers

 

 

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