DHS Launches Campaign to Encourage Childhood Vaccinations

KUAF

Published September 29, 2020 at 1:12 PM CDT

Arkansas has seen a decline in childhood vaccinations compared to last year. ARKids First and the Department of Human Services have launched the Don't Wait, Vaccinate! campaign to encourage parents who may have delayed their children's vaccinations due to the pandemic to get those vaccines now.

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