No parent has the right to deny child vaccination —Ahwireng warns

Department of Health encourages parents to get children vaccinated

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is reminding families across the state that now is the time to make immunizations a priority. With students on summer break and families enjoying camps, pools, and outdoor fun, this is an ideal time…

No parent has the right to deny child vaccination —Ahwireng warns

The Central Regional Health Promotion Manager, Matthew Ahwireng, has expressed concern over the low uptake of vaccines in parts of the region. According to him, some individuals continue to reject vaccination efforts due to misinformation and misperceptions, particularly relating to the commercial determinants of health. He explained that such refusals are often influenced by incorrect beliefs, especially among parents, and stressed that, “No in…