COVID-19 vaccine can lead to a new normal
Imperial County health officials are working closely with the community in what they call Together-to-Immunity. The outreach efforts are to remind…
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Arizona state-run clinic begins vaccinating 12-15 year olds
The Yuma state-run COVID-19 vaccination site opened it’s doors Thursday morning to children 12-15 years old.…
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Pfizer gets green light for ages 12-15 in the Valley
Imperial County kids ages 12 to 15 can now roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Imperial County Public Health Department sent out a…
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine linked to 28 cases of blood clots, CDC reports
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it had identified a total of 28 cases of serious, potentially…
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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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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…
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