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November 07, 2024 - Taylor, PA

Shapiro Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to Get Respiratory Virus Vaccinations Ahead of the Holiday Season

Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Aging visited the Taylor Community Center in Lackawanna County today to encourage all Pennsylvanians to stay up to date on their annual vaccinations to protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) heading into the holiday season.

"Before the holiday season begins, Pennsylvanians should protect themselves and their family from severe respiratory illness by ensuring they are up to date on their flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations," said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, who received a flu shot during her visit to the Taylor Community Center. "I'm encouraging all Pennsylvanians to be proactive by getting their vaccines now to increase the likelihood of healthy get-togethers with family and friends over the holidays."

Speakers Include:
Sara McDonald, Director, Lackawanna AAA
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen
Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich
State Representative Bridget Kosierowski



Taylor, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, gets her flu shot during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health, speaks during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health, speaks with Taylor resident Rita Stravinskas during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Jason Kavulich, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Aging, speaks during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Jason Kavulich, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Aging, speaks during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Sara McDonald, Lackawanna AAA Director, speaks during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, speaks during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Sylvana Soto, Communications Fellow at the Pennsylvania Department of Health gets her flu shot during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski gets her flu vaccine during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski gets her COVID-19 vaccine during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski gets her RSV vaccine during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Dr. Karin Rhodes, Harrisburg, PA getting her flu, COVID-19 & RSV vaccines during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Dr. Karin Rhodes, Harrisburg, PA getting her flu, COVID-19 & RSV vaccines during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Dr. Karin Rhodes, Harrisburg, PA getting her flu, COVID-19 & RSV vaccines during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. Dr. Karin Rhodes, Harrisburg, PA smiling at speakers during Thursdays event. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Taylor, PA. State officials join Lackawanna County residents at the Taylor Community Center to stress the importance of getting annual vaccinations against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) to safeguard their health ahead of the holiday season. The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations have been updated to protect against severe illness from new virus variants. November 7, 2024.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26815_DOH_FluShots_AG_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>