Van Buren, Cass County health officials urge vaccination as COVID cases surge – WWMT-TV

Van Buren, Cass County health officials urge vaccination as COVID cases surge

by Donny Ede | News Channel 3

FILE - A flu vaccine is readied at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Center in Lynwood, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

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The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department, or VBCDHD, is issuing a strong recommendation for the public to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 after a surge in cases.

Health officials said the recent surge is concerning, and vaccination is a critical tool to prevent overwhelming the healthcare system and protect public health.

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Officials encourage eligible people 6 months and older to receive their annual flu shot, and make sure they're up to date on their COVID-19 vaccine.

The health department also ask the public to fill out a survey to help them better understand the community's beliefs on vaccines and to ensure their actions are best serving the community.

More information on vaccine availability, clinics, and additional resources visit the VBCDHD's website here, or call (269) 621-3143 and ask to speak to a public health nurse.

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