First day of school, vaccination rates for the youngest in San Diego still lag behind

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First day of school, vaccination rates for the youngest in San Diego still lag behind
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ICYMI on KPBS Midday Edition: According to data released Aug. 25 from San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, only 9% of children between 6 months and 4 years old, and 47% of kids age 5 to11 years old, have been vaccinated.

Megan Burke is the senior producer for KPBS Midday Edition. Her prior production credits include KPBS Evening Edition, KPBS Roundtable, and San Diego’s DNA, a two-part documentary on the region’s oldest traditions and culture using personal artifacts and oral histories of San Diegans. Prior to joining the news staff, Megan managed several outreach campaigns including KPBS’ Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Initiative.

The project included Emmy award-winning television spots, an extensive web site, local programming and events, and a statewide grant campaign. She also produced the Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month Local Hero Awards Ceremonies from 2002-2008. Megan has been with KPBS since 1999 and has a journalism degree from San Diego State University.Keep up with all the latest news, arts and culture, and TV highlights from KPBS.

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