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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming )
the Month of May as Toddler ) RESOLUTION NO. 87/243
Immunization Month in Contra )
Costa County )
WHEREAS recent California surveys indicate two out of
three California children are not up-to-date with their
immunizations by two years of age; and
WHEREAS the childhood diseases of polio, measles,
diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, mumps, and rubella still pose a
threat to unimmunized children, and complications of these
diseases are often devastating to both patients and their
families; and
WHEREAS virtually all children attending schools and
licensed day care centers in Contra Costa County are protected by
these immunizations because schools and centers enforce the
California School Immunization Law; and
WHEREAS the basic series of immunizations against
childhood diseases should be completed before a child' s second
birthday; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Health Services
Department, Public Health, will hold three clinics where toddlers
can be immunized during May; and
WHEREAS private physicians throughout the County also
will be making special efforts to encourage parents to bring their
young children in for needed immunizations during May;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County that the month of May of each year is
hereby PROCLAIMED Toddler Immunization Month.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board REQUESTS the
support of Contra Costa County residents and organizations in this
effort to protect our children between age one and two years from
dangerous diseases.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that all pediatric immunizations
provided at the Contra Costa County Health Services Department
clinics will be administered for free during the month of May.
PASSED on April 28, 1987 by unanimous vote of the
Board members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing 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 this
28th day of April , 1987.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: Deputy Clerk