Washington officials report drop in childhood vaccinations
SEATTLE (AP) The Washington State Department of Health has observed a significant drop in the number of children being vaccinated over the past two months.
State health experts say children still need vaccines on time, even during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, The Seattle Times reported Tuesday.
About 30% fewer children were vaccinated in March and about 40% fewer in April compared to the average number of childhood vaccinations administered during those months between 2015 and 2019, the health department said.
Officials are concerned infants and other children will not be properly protected against diseases such as measles and pertussis, also known as whopping cough, state Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy said.
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