More students in Hopkins Co. have a chance to get vaccinated
More students in Hopkins Co. have a chance to get vaccinated By Chellsie Parker | May 17, 2021 at 5:45 AM CDT - Updated May 17 at 6:15 AM
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - More kids will be rolling up their sleeves this week in Hopkins County.
The health department is traveling to schools, giving students 12 and up a chance to get their shot.
This is a big step forward for Hopkins County Schools.
The school district says parents received information and consent forms last week.
If a parent agrees to have their child vaccinated, a school nurse will be giving the Pfizer shot.
COVID-19 vaccine registration now open for children 12 and older
COVID-19 vaccine registration now open for children 12 and older By Joseph Payton and Keaton Eberly | May 13, 2021 at 8:08 PM CDT - Updated May 13 at 8:08 PM
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - On Thursday, registration opened for children ages 12 and up to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
For those who would like their child to be vaccinated, plenty of options are available. CVS offers walk-in visitors, but recommends scheduling an appointment,
“You can pick same-day appointments, pick your time slots, make it convenient for you to get in and out,” CVS Health District Leader Bill Cuffari said. “It’ll also set up not just the first appointment but also subsequent second appointment.”
FAQ: Answering your questions on Pfizerâs vaccine for those 12 & up (Source: KSLA) By Tayler Davis | May 13, 2021 at 5:14 PM CDT - Updated May 13 at 8:01 PM
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The CDC announced on Wednesday, May 13, that they recommend the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people age 12 and up.
That announcement has brought up many questions from the community.
Health official addresses ArkLaTexans concerns about 12- to 15-year-olds being vaccinated against COVID-19
Dr. Martha Whyte, the Region 7 Director of Public Health, sat down with Tayler Davis to discuss some of those concerns.
Is this vaccine safe?
This study for children 12 to 15 had excellent results, 100 percent efficiency, you know rarely do they say 100 percent but also very, very minimal to no side effects.