COVID vaccination rates have fallen nationwide, but a drop in vaccine uptake in nursing homes has public health officials concerned.
The percentage of nursing home residents in Montana who got their updated vaccines fell 15% over the past two years, according to federal data. Just about half of residents are caught up on their shots. Around 33% of all staff were vaccinated in 2022. Now, just 6% are up to date.
Matt Kelley with the Montana Public Health Institute says that’s concerning because elderly are still at risk of severe health complications from COVID…