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Credit WEERAYUT RANMAI / 123RF STOCK PHOTO Western Kentucky school districts are grappling with how to vaccinate their students and safely reopen for the new academic year in August with vaccinations available for some students. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine received emergency use authorization this month for use in the 12-15 age category. This makes nearly all middle and high school aged students in the United States eligible for the shot. Some school districts in the region are taking advantage of the expanded eligibility by offering on-site vaccinations for students. Hopkins County Schools Communications and Community Engagement Specialist Lori Harrison told WKMS nurses in district schools are currently administering vaccinations to students. She said permission forms went home with all eligible students, and staff began providing first doses of the Pfizer shot Tuesday.

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