HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-173 C . ;L
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
RESOL UTION NO. 2000/173
IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING
The Week of April 16-22 as: "National Infant Immunization Week"and
The Month of May as: "Toddler Immunization Month"
WHEREAS, immunizations are our children's only defense against vaccine-preventable
diseases; and
WHEREAS, preventable childhood diseases like chicken pox still pose a serious threat to
infants and toddlers, and complications of these diseases are often devastating to both patients
and their families; and
WHEREAS, each week a child in the U.S. dies from chicken pox complications; and
WHEREAS, these deaths could have been prevented with one dose of chicken pox vaccine;
and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 741 was passed in October 1999 requiring chicken pox
immunization for child care and kindergarten entry, effective July 2001; and
WHEREAS, a local coalition of Contra Costa public and private health care providers, faith
community leaders, child care providers, businesses, and community organizations has joined
together to observe National Infant Immunization Week during April 16-22, and Toddler
Immunization Month in May to bring attention to the need for timely immunizations;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED BY THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, that the week of April 16-22 be designated "Infant
Immunization Week - No Spots on Tots" and the month of May be designated "Toddler
Immunization Month" to alert parents to the dangers of chicken pox and inform them of the
new law, SB 741.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 18th day of April, 2000.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct
copy of an order entered on the minutes of said
Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 18th day of April,
2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supero' ors anounty Administrator
By. 9
Deputy
Resolution No. 2000/173