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The Covid-19 vaccine has been commercialized this year. Vaccines, treatments, and test kits previously purchased by the federal government are now being acquired by the state directly from the CDC as part of the Vermont Immunization Program.
A variety of immunizations are required to protect schools from an outbreak. But, exemptions can threaten herd immunity. How covered are VT schools?
Patsy Kelso, state epidemiologist with the Vermont Department of Health, said it’s in part because of the number of vaccines issued to the state not meeting the demand.
The new XBB variant is the dominant subvariant around New England
As the holiday season wraps up, flu cases are on the rise while COVID and RSV cases are declining