News: Hennepin County launches childhood immunization campaign

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Hennepin County Minnesota

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lori Imsdahl, Communications, 612-596-9321

 

Hennepin County launches childhood immunization campaign

Campaign connects families to childhood vaccinations, from COVID-19 to MMR

The county is launching a new ad campaign and employing outreach strategies to connect families to childhood immunization resources.

Childhood immunizations protect kids from serious diseases like COVID-19, measles, mumps, rubella and diphtheria. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, childhood immunization rates have fallen in Minnesota and nationally.

“The COVID-19 vaccine and other childhood immunizations help keep your kids healthy and help prevent future outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases in our community,” says Susan Palchick, Director of Hennepin County Public Health. “Now is the time to get your children caught up for day care, school, sports, and other activities.”

Childhood immunizations also protect other vulnerable family members. As families prepare to come together for the holidays, getting children caught up on immunizations, including the COVID-19 vaccination (for children ages five and up) will help families enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season.

 

Connecting to childhood immunization services is easy

Hennepin County has programs to help families get their children caught up on all immunizations, including the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of their health insurance status. The county can also help families connect to services not run by Hennepin County.

 

To get started:

  • Call 612-348-8900. Help is available in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong.
  • Visit the county’s childhood immunization website, hennepin.us/immunizations. The site lists immunization programs and other resources, like the recommend vaccine schedule by age.

 

COVID-19 vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for all children, ages five and up. Different clinic options are available for children 5-11, than for older children 12+. To find and register a child for a vaccine appointment:

 

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