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<p style="font-size: 150%; font-weight: bold;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">August 1, 2023</p>
<p style="float:right; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 100%; text-align:right;">CONTACT: Ryan Sheehan
<br />Public Information Specialist
<br />Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services
<br />573.874.7632
<br />Ryan.Sheehan@CoMo.gov</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:150%;"><h1 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">Back to school vaccinations</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - With school set to start this month, it is important for parents and guardians to ensure their children are up-to-date on vaccinations. This is especially important for children about to enter kindergarten, 8th grade and 12th grade. <br /><br />Parents and guardians should check in with their doctors, school nurses, or with another trusted health care provider for questions concerning the vaccination status of their children. For those who wish to speak with a public health nurse or schedule an appointment at Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, you can reach our clinic directly by calling 573.874.7356. <br /><br />You can also visit our website for additional information: <a href="https://www.como.gov/health/clinical-services/">https://bit.ly/3q7owW6</a></div>
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