Jan 14, 2021
(Hillsboro) The Highland County Health Department and Highland County Emergency Management Agency report they have partnered to lead the vaccination process in Highland County, as the two have trained for years in preparation for this type of vaccination event.
They say the goals for Phase 1B vaccinations are to save lives of the most vulnerable citizens and to get kids back in school.
The Highland County Health Department is dedicated to keeping the community healthy using prevention, resources, and education.
In addition, they have decades of expertise when it comes to preparation and managing mass vaccination clinics. Their experience with vaccinating for the seasonal flu and the H1N1 pandemic, as well as ongoing training, has prepared them for this work.
Health department, EMA partnering on vaccinations
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The Highland County Health Department and Highland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) have partnered to lead the COVID-19 vaccination process in Highland County.
“We have trained for years in preparation for this kind of vaccination event, said David Bushelman, Highland County EMA director. “Our goals for Phase 1B vaccinations are to save lives of the most vulnerable citizens and to get kids back in school.
“Our local health department is dedicated to keeping our community healthy using prevention, resources and education. In addition, we have decades of expertise when it comes to preparation and managing mass vaccination clinics. Our experience with vaccinating for the seasonal flu and the H1N1 pandemic, as well as ongoing training, has prepared us for this work.”
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