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Massachusetts public health officials have mandated that influenza immunization will be required for all children 6 months of age or older who are attending the state’s child care, pre-school, kindergarten, K-12, and colleges and universities.
On Wednesday, Aug 19, government officials said the new vaccine requirement will help reduce the spread of flu-related illnesses and the overall impact of respiratory illness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students will need to have gotten a flu shot by Dec. 31 unless there is a medical or religious exemption provided.
Various immunizations are required to attend public schools, but the flu shot is a new one.
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