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SENIOR VACCINATION SEASON PROCLAMATION
October 6, 1998
Whereas, Governor Hunt has proclaimed October as Senior Vaccination
Season in North Carolina; and
Whereas, Thousands of adults in Orange County are unprotected from
diseases such as influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia; and
Whereas, Each year, an average of 20, 000 Americans die from influenza -
more than 90% of these persons are 65 or older. Many deaths can
be prevented through vaccination; and
Whereas, Promoting a county wide vaccination effort for the residents of
Orange County will reduce the number of health complications
and deaths associated with these illnesses; and
Whereas, Controlling and eliminating communicable diseases are necessary
to ensure that our communities are healthy places in which to live;
and
Whereas, Senior Vaccination Season will involve the provision of influenza
and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccines to persons 65 and older
with Medicare Part - B through community based events and
encourages all immunization providers to work year-round in
Orange County with their communities to vaccinate adults by
expanding clinic hours, increasing screenings, and distributing
education and promotional materials;
Therefore, We hereby proclaim October, 1998 as SENIOR VACCINATION
SEASON in Orange County.
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M rgar t Brown, air
Board f County Commissioners
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