COVID-19 vaccines for Hawaii children under 5 roll out this week.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
COVID-19 vaccines for Hawaii keiki under 5 roll out this week
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Thousands of COVID-19 vaccines for keiki coming to Hawaii
The state Department of Health on Saturday announced that 27,500 doses of COVID-19 vaccines tailored for infants and children under the age of 5 are expected to arrive “in the coming week.” Read more
U.S. opens COVID vaccine to little kids, shots begin next week
The shots offer young children protection from hospitalization, death and possible long-term complications that are still not clearly understood, the CDC’s advisory panel said. Read more
Biden adviser Jake Sullivan tests positive for COVID-19
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FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers
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WTO ministers reach deals on fisheries, food, COVID vaccines
World Trade Organization members have reached a string of deals and commitments aimed to limit overfishing, broaden production of COVID-19 vaccines in the developing world and reform a 27-year-old trade body that has been back on its heels in recent years. Read more
Florida only state not preordering toddler COVID-19 vaccines
White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said not preordering the vaccines could mean delaying their availability in children’s hospitals and other facilities that have relied on state distribution of the shots. Read more
CDC categorizes Hawaii County as a high-level community for COVID-19 risks
Under CDC guidelines, those living in high-level communities should wear a well-fitting mask in public indoor settings and on public transportation, regardless of vaccination status. Read more
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