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Published on: 12/9/2008
Last Visited: 4/8/2009
James Coles, TX ACEP, 512-306-0599
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Public health has also suffered, Coles pointed out, in the area of immunizing children.
According to the Report Card, Texas ranks among the worst ten states for getting children (19-35 months) immunized.
Only 76.7 percent of children this age receive the immunizations they need.
According to the Report Card, Texas receives the lowest level of federal funding for disaster preparedness ($6.24 per capita) in the nation.
"This puts Texas in a vulnerable and dangerous position.
We can barely handle emergency care under the best of circumstances," said Coles.