Mixed Reactions From Parents As Maryland Prepares To Vaccinate Children As Young As 5
Pfizer expects to ship 11 million doses of its shot for kids in the coming days and while some parents rush to get their child vaccinated many of still hesitant.
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Pfizer expects to ship 11 million doses of its shot for kids in the coming days and while some parents rush to get their child vaccinated many of still hesitant.
The state is initially getting about 180,000 child-sized doses, but Governor Hogan said the state expects further vaccine allotments in the coming weeks.
For many, the winter holidays mean gathering with family and friends from near and far to share meals and quality time, situations that can quickly lead to the spread of Covid-19 -- especially for those who are unvaccinated.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. on Wednesday proposed using roughly half of the county's American Rescue Plan funds on the ongoing response to COVID-19, and spending an additional $60 million on economic recovery efforts.
In Maryland, the vaccines will mostly be given through pediatricians and school-based clinics.
Vaccine doses for children ages five to 11 have already been shipped to Maryland. Some are going directly to pharmacies and pediatricians. The state is also helping to coordinate vaccine clinics at schools.
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Maryland reported 482 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.
Officials announced that child COVID-19 vaccine clinics are expected to begin on Nov. 5 at Howard Community College, upon the establishment of guidance from the CDC.
Children are racking up hours of screen time since the pandemic began, and there doesn't appear to be an end in sight.
Howard County officials said Monday that 95% of residents age 12 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 88.5% of eligible residents are fully vaccinated.
Nursing homes that do not comply with the mandate or do not report their staff vaccination data will be subject to increased fines, civil penalties and enforcement actions.
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Wet weather will return to the area Thanksgiving Day, followed by the coldest air of the season this weekend.
Rain approaching for Thanksgiving Day in Maryland
Rain overnight, more rain on Thanksgiving in Maryland
Periods of sun with clouds at times. Temperatures will reach the high 50's across the region.
Mild and sunny start to the workweek in Maryland
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