Chickenpox Immunization

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Docotor calls for expanded chickenpox vaccination program  -  Feb 14, 2008
Owen Sound Sun Times,Speaking at a well-publicized news conference at the health unit headquarters in Owen Sound, Dick warned of gaps in the province’s chickenpox immunization

Chickenpox shot made mandatory for Alaska children  -  Dec 14, 2007
Education Week News,ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — All Alaska children entering public and private schools will have to get a chickenpox immunization, starting in July 2009.

Chickenpox shot made mandatory  -  Dec 14, 2007
Anchorage Daily News (subscription),STATEWIDE -- All children entering public and private schools in Alaska beginning in July 2009 will be required to have a chickenpox immunization.

Health department offers shingles vaccine  -  Jun 29, 2007
News-Leader.com,A vaccine to help protect older adults from shingles is now available for $168 per dose through the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.

Chickenpox immunization requirement changes  -  Apr 17, 2007
Sioux City Journal,SIOUX FALLS, SD (AP) -- Children starting kindergarten in South Dakota this fall will need to have two shots for chickenpox instead of just one.

Schools require students to meet health standards  -  Apr 18, 2007
Rockford Register Star,A chickenpox immunization is required for all students entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Most incoming freshmen need a tetanus booster.

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