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Groups that work to provide access to vaccines, especially for Black Georgians and others in underserved communities, are among those affected as the state Department of Public Health absorbs a $334.2 million loss from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A number of public health bills stalled out as the state Senate adjourned much earlier than usual on Friday, ending the legislative session for the year.
