The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. is urging adults to come in and get vaccinated due to low vaccine coverage rates in adults. <\/p>\n
According to CHCC spokesperson Zoe Travis, CHCC has seen a low vaccination coverage rate among adults. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a good vaccination coverage rate among the youth. Our issue is with adults, especially immigrants who come from countries where they did not need to be vaccinated,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Travis said only about 50% of the adults in the CNMI are updated in their vaccinations compared to the 90% of the youth. <\/p>\n
Travis said the CHCC immunization program has successfully increased the coverage in the youth by partnering with schools, in contrast with the adults. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are pretty well covered, especially with measles, which can have deadly consequences for young people,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
The immunization program is working on conducting outreach in the community to cater to adults. <\/p>\n
The pharmacy offers walk-in adult vaccinations\u2014they have all the vaccinations you need, according to Travis. Vaccines are also available at the CHCC outpatient pharmacy. However, the pharmacy doesn\u2019t administer immunizations for children. <\/p>\n
The pharmacy administers immunization shots for adults from 8:30am to 6pm on weekdays and from 8:30am to 5pm on weekends.<\/p>\n
Feel free to call 236-8798 for additional information. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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