The State of Massachusetts has dropped its flu vaccination requirement for children six years and older.  According to DPH officials, “Preliminary data show that this has been a mild flu season to date, presumably as people have received their seasonal flu vaccine and have been adhering to mask-wearing and social distancing due to COVID-19. Given the intensive Commonwealth-wide efforts regarding COVID-19 vaccination, DPH wants to alleviate the burden to obtain flu vaccination and focus on continuing our COVID-19 vaccination efforts.” As always, parents/guardians are still encouraged to get the flu vaccination for themselves and their children.