WHEREAS,

immunizations for children and adults promoted health and saves lives with safe and effective protection against preventable diseases; and​

WHEREAS,

routine vaccinations during childhood help prevent 14 diseases, and has saved an estimated 900,000 children born from 1994-2018 from death due to illness; and

WHEREAS,

many parents in Maryland and nationwide have delayed their children’s recommended vaccinations due to the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic; and 

WHEREAS,

many parents in Maryland and nationwide have delayed their children’s recommended vaccinations due to the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic; and 

WHEREAS,

my administration is committed to improving the health and quality of life of Marylanders, including the youngest and most vulnerable members of our State;