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Health Education RFP Released

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The Wood County Health Department (WCHD) is excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) aimed at developing comprehensive health education materials focused on preventing and mitigating the transmission of infectious diseases, particularly COVID-19, within our community. We invite contractors to submit proposals for any or all of the following three requests outlined in the RFP: 1. Curriculum and Health Education Materials ($400,000) 2. Educational and Professional Development Materials ($425,000) 3. Health … Continue reading →

Older Adults Now Able to Receive Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

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An updated COVID-19 vaccine was released in September 2023. In February 2024, the CDC endorsed the recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose. The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness. Data continues to show the importance of vaccination to protect those most at risk for severe outcomes of COVID-19. … Continue reading →