Shelby County will not follow state ban on promoting childhood vaccinations
A mother fills out paperwork for her twin daughters at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital during the girls’ annual checkup. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian file)
“In keeping with our mission, we will continue to provide a comprehensive vaccination program for Shelby County residents of all ages,” Shelby County’s acting Health Department director said.
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Health Department Dr Jon McCullers Dr. Michelle Fiscus Dr. Nick Hysmith Rep. Kevin VaughanJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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