The State Health Officer said contingency plans are in place to ensure WIC, other programs continue through the federal government shutdown.

Evidence that vaccinations are improving health outcomes, especially for infants, was the theme during Wednesday’s Mississippi State Board of Health meeting.

The Board was also updated on how the Mississippi State Department of Health is faring in the federal government shutdown. In addition, a plan of action was presented that aims to address health deserts in the state.

The Board heard about the recent infant pertussis death reported late last month, which State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney said is the first in Mississippi in more than a decade. According to information released by MSDH on Sept. 29, the child was two months old.

“We have not

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