[DHS-News] Vol. 4, No. 24

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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dhs-news
February 6, 2003
Volume 4, Issue 24
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. 2002 vaccine shortages mean more kids lack shots
2. Sign-ups for seniors' discount-drug program begin
3. Teen pregnancies decline, but prevention efforts can*t let up

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1. DHS public health officials predict that a greater number of children than
usual may be sent home on Feb. 19, school exclusion day. Read the news
release: 
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0205.html
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2.  Low-income seniors in 15 Oregon counties could begin applying on Feb. 3 to
participate in a self-supporting state program to help them save an estimated
10 to 20 percent on prescription drugs. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0130.html
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3.  Oregon*s teen pregnancy rates declined in 2001 for the tenth straight
year, achieving a reduction of more than a third since 1990. Read Sue Abrams'
guest opinion: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0131.html
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