Author: Dorron Blumberg

VACCINATE BROWARD TO PROVIDE FREE VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, FROM 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. AT SELECT BROWARD HEALTH AND MEMORIAL PRIMARY CARE LOCATIONS

Vaccinate Broward is a collaboration driven by Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System, and Community Care Plan to ensure that children in Broward County are fully vaccinated.  Vaccinate Broward events will provide free vaccinations to Broward County children and young adults, ages 4 to 20, on Saturday, August 3. 
 
 

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Florida Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees Issues Public Health Emergency in Response to Hepatitis A Outbreak

On August 1, 2019, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees declared a Public Health Emergency to address the increase in Hepatitis A cases in Florida due to the current national outbreak. The declaration builds upon the Public Health Advisory that was issued by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on November 18, 2018 and reemphasizes the importance of the Hepatitis A vaccination as the best way to prevent Hepatitis A infection.

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