Immunization Week will provide free vaccines for all ages

Next week is National Infant Immunization Week, and the Petersburg Public Health Center will be waiving administrative fees for those who stop in.

“It’s just kind of a reminder to people how important it is to get infants vaccinated,” Public Health Nurse Erin Michael said.

Held each year, the week highlights the need to protect infants from vaccine-preventable diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though those of all ages are welcome to get vaccinated in Petersburg.

Michael said it’s a great week for those who have high deductibles or payouts to stop in. It als...