August is IMMUNIZATION Awareness Month

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, meningitis, and yellow fever are rising globally, and diseases like diphtheria, that have long been held at bay or virtually disappeared in many countries, are at risk of re-emerging." However, we have many vaccines/immunizations available at our fingertips locally.

Ways to Get Low or No Cost Immunizations:

1. Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). You can reach out to local clinics (e.g., Whitehall Medical Clinic, Ruby Valley Medical Center in Sheridan) to see whether they participate i...