Yuma Civic Center gearing up for next round of vaccinations for kids ages 12-15
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave the final green light for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to be administered to…
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What we know about the Pfizer vaccine for children 12-15
As the Food and Drug Administration approves the two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 12 to 15 years of age, the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Pfizer/BioNTech seek full FDA approval for their Covid-19 vaccine
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Pfizer/BioNTech has initiated its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for full FDA approval of its Covid-19 vaccine…
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A vaccine and a food sample at Somerton’s Vaccine Block Party
If you still need a first or second dose of the coronavirus vaccine, this Friday will give Somerton residents that chance.…
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3 Vegas casinos cleared for full capacity after worker vaccinations
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some Las Vegas Strip casinos have been allowed to open at 100% capacity, officials said Tuesday, after showing Nevada state…
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No appointment necessary
Arizona Department of Health Services announced that no appointment is necessary for the COVID-19 at state-run vaccination sites. But the state-run…
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Local doctor’s offices and clinics eligible to order COVID-19 vaccine directly from CDC
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Dr. Cara Christ announced a major way to expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting next week,…
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Your questions answered during Dr. Christ COVID-19 vaccine town-hall
Doctor Cara Christ holding a tele-town hall Wednesday evening to specifically talk to those living in parts of the county with low vaccination…
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Arizona health director wants to talk to Yuma County about shots
If you live in Yuma County, and you still haven’t gotten your coronavirus vaccine, the Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services would…
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Imperial County meets requirements to stay in orange tier
Imperial County has recovered from the slight spike in COVID cases in early April. However, COVID-19 vaccine appointments are down. Many are even…
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Shots on demand now available at Yuma Civic Center
Getting a coronavirus vaccine in Yuma County just got as simple as showing up to get your…
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Bay Area Man Develops Blood Clot After Receiving Johnson & Johnson Shot
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – A Bay Area man in his 30s recently developed a blot clot in his leg eight days after receiving the Johnson & Johnson…
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Local healthcare providers begin using J&J shot following lift of pause
The FDA and CDC lifted the pause on the Johnson & Johnson single dose covid vaccine for all adults following a safety…
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New campaign push to vaccinate community
There’s a new push to vaccinate more people in yuma and it’s aimed at helping protect our community against the virus. Between 800 to a thousand…
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Imperial County staying afloat in orange tier for now
Imperial County Public Health Department held its COVID update Thursday along with Pioneers Memorial Health District and El Centro Regional Medical…
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Yuma’s state-run clinic begins giving second dose COVID-19 shots
The state-run COVID-19 vaccination site at the Yuma Civic Center began administering second doses of the Pfizer shot…
Continue Reading Health officials considered issuing a warning before deciding to recommend a pause of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
As health officials discussed how to handle reports of blood clots possibly linked to Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, one option considered was…
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Sunset Health to postpone distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccines
As the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was recommended to come to a temporarily halt, Sunset Health is switching its scheduled patients to a…
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Johnson and Johnson vaccine on hold in Imperial County and nationwide
Six cases of thrombosis have been reported as of Tuesday by recipients of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The specific type of thrombosis…
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Yuma County ranks 9th in Arizona for vaccine rollout, according to YRMC
Vaccine availability in Yuma County has gone up 160% in the last month, but Yuma County still ranks 9th in Arizona for the percentage of people…
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