HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1988 (07) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL CHILDHOOD
VACCINE PROGRAM.
Resolution # 785)
WHEREAS, St. Croix County has been advised by the State
Department of Health and Social Services that during the calendar
year 1988 the cost of vaccinations at $8.00 per injection will be
passed on to provider agencies such as St. Croix County; and
WHEREAS, there is a concern that low income families will
not be able to pay the $8.00 for their children's vaccinations,
which could result in serious illness with great economical
health costs involved; and
WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of St. Croix.
County taxpayers that the childhood vaccination program be
continued without placing additional economic burdens on low
income families;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session, opposes any
effort by the State of Wisconsin to discontinue funding for the
National Childhood Vaccine Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall
be provided by the County Clerk to Governor Thompson, and all
area legislators.
Dated this /7 day of YY , 1988.
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