Imperial County health officials are working closely with the community in what they call Together-to-Immunity. The outreach efforts are to remind the public that the COVID-19 vaccine is free and available to everyone 12 years of age and older.
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The Yuma state-run COVID-19 vaccination site opened it’s doors Thursday morning to children 12-15 years old.
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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 press release early Thursday morning with the news.
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(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it had identified a total of 28 cases of serious, potentially life-threatening blood clots among the more than 8.7 million people who had received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccination. This latest case count is as of May 7. Previously, as of
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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 kids ages 12 to 15. Following the news, vaccination sites across Arizona, including the state-supported POD site at the Yuma Civic Center, are preparing for the next wave of vaccinations.
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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 Prevention still has some discussion ahead regarding the vaccine.
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(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 for people ages 16 and older, the companies said Friday. This is the first Covid-19 vaccine in the United States to be assessed for full approval from the FDA. Pfizer’s mRNA two-shot
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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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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some Las Vegas Strip casinos have been allowed to open at 100% capacity, officials said Tuesday, after showing Nevada state regulators that at least 80% of their employees have received at least one shot of coronavirus vaccine. Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas representatives said they gained approval from the Nevada
Continue Reading Arizona Department of Health Services announced that no appointment is necessary for the COVID-19 at state-run vaccination sites. But the state-run site headed by Yuma Regional Medical Center at the Civic Center is ahead of the game.
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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, doctor’s offices and vaccination providers can order doses directly from the CDC.
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Doctor Cara Christ holding a tele-town hall Wednesday evening to specifically talk to those living in parts of the county with low vaccination rates.
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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 like to have a talk with you.
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Imperial County has recovered from the slight spike in COVID cases in early April. However, COVID-19 vaccine appointments are down. Many are even missing their second dose of the two-part inoculation.
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Getting a coronavirus vaccine in Yuma County just got as simple as showing up to get your shot.
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(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 COVID-19 vaccine, a spokesperson for UCSF confirmed Monday. It is believed to be the first report of a male experiencing the clotting linked to the Johnson & Johnson
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The FDA and CDC lifted the pause on the Johnson & Johnson single dose covid vaccine for all adults following a safety review.
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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 people come thru the doors of the yuma civic center every day.
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Imperial County Public Health Department held its COVID update Thursday along with Pioneers Memorial Health District and El Centro Regional Medical Center. There has been a slight uptick in COVID hospitalizations in the Valley. However, the number of COVID patients is still trending down.
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The state-run COVID-19 vaccination site at the Yuma Civic Center began administering second doses of the Pfizer shot Monday.
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