R.I. flu vaccination campaign kicks off

Elizabeth Graham

10/04/2020

THE R.I. DEPARTMENT of Health hopes to see a 90% flu vaccination rate this year as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 health crisis.

PROVIDENCE – As flu season begins amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Rhode Island health officials say they are aiming for a 90% flu vaccination rate across the state. This year, the state has stockpiled 150,000 more doses of flu vaccine than it has in previous years. Vaccines will protect against two influenza A strains and two…

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