ICHS patients celebrating their recognition as an ICHS Super Kid, complete with vaccine completion certificates and capes. (Photo from ICHS)
International Community Health Services (ICHS) has been recognized for its success protecting children through vaccination. All four of ICHS’s medical and dental clinics were honored with gold or silver level awards in the 2020 Immunize Washington Provider Recognition Program. This year marks the fifth consecutive year that ICHS has achieved gold status.
“Immunizations provide a safe, proven defense to help parents make sure children grow up strong and healthy,” says Dr. Asqual Getaneh, ICHS chief medical officer. “They provide almost complete protection against serious diseases like measles…Not only that, but getting vaccinated helps protect everyone, even those who are not vaccinated, by contributing to herd immunity and lowering the overall risk of infection.”
In Washington, youth younger than 19 can receive immunizations for free.