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4:32 am, Apr 23, 2025
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V.I. Health Department Braced for Federal Cuts, But Immunization and Prevention Still Face Pressure

COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination, needle, doctorLong before sweeping federal changes took effect, the Virgin Islands Health Department had already begun preparing. With pandemic-era funding set to expire, the department reassigned positions, secured alternate grants, and worked to shield essential services from disruption. But even with proactive planning, the territory is now feeling the weight of more than $3 million in federal cuts — particularly in areas critical to prevention and immunization.

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