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VACCINE


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VDH investigating third measles case in Virginia

Read full article: VDH investigating third measles case in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a third measles case that has occurred in the Commonwealth in 2025 on Thursday.

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WATCH: Vaccines vital as measles threat grows, Covid remains

Read full article: WATCH: Vaccines vital as measles threat grows, Covid remains

A Covid-19 milestone, it has been five years since the WHO declared it a global pandemic, but now measles is a top concern for public health, especially with low vaccination rates.

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VDH investigating possible measles exposure in Northern Virginia

Read full article: VDH investigating possible measles exposure in Northern Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a possible measles exposure that may have occurred at the Dulles International Airport (IAD), which is located in the northern portion of Virginia.

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Preventing yourself and others from getting sick during cold and flu season

Read full article: Preventing yourself and others from getting sick during cold and flu season

It’s that time of the year when it seems like everyone around is getting sick, but there are things you can do to keep you and your family healthy this season!

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Pediatric pneumonia cases requiring hospitalization are up 30%

Read full article: Pediatric pneumonia cases requiring hospitalization are up 30%

Pediatric pneumonia cases requiring hospitalization are up 30% in Central Virginia, according to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

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Breast Cancer vaccine possible in next 10 years

Read full article: Breast Cancer vaccine possible in next 10 years

Many people don’t know there are trials going on right now for a breast cancer vaccine.

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New Covid vaccines available at local CVS locations

Read full article: New Covid vaccines available at local CVS locations

Newly updated covid vaccines that protect against the current variant are now available in Southwest Virginia at CVS locations. WSLS 10 anchor and health reporter Rachel Lucas talked to expert about the vaccine while receiving her updated shot.

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VDH encourages parents to schedule back to school vaccines

Read full article: VDH encourages parents to schedule back to school vaccines

Back to school is just weeks away, and this year, state health leaders want you to add a couple health-related items to your back to school list.

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Local doctors excited about two new RSV vaccines to protect babies

Read full article: Local doctors excited about two new RSV vaccines to protect babies

Local doctors say they're excited about two new RSV vaccines to protect babies.

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Virginia health expert says student vaccine uptake needs improvement

Read full article: Virginia health expert says student vaccine uptake needs improvement

A troubling trend when it comes to back-to-school health, local experts said child vaccination rates are lower than what they should be in Virginia.

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Roanoke-area health department addresses COVID-19 emergency ending

Read full article: Roanoke-area health department addresses COVID-19 emergency ending

The COVID-19 public health emergency is coming to an end.On May 11, the federal government will lift the health emergency order.

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COVID-19 public health emergency to end May 11

Read full article: COVID-19 public health emergency to end May 11

A major milestone, just over three years since COVID-19 prompted lockdowns, the federal government will lift the public health emergency order.

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VDH expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility, aligns with CDC criteria

Read full article: VDH expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility, aligns with CDC criteria

The monkeypox vaccine will now be offered to more people in Virginia.

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VDH responds to CDC recommendation of COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months

Read full article: VDH responds to CDC recommendation of COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months, clearing the way for vaccinations to begin soon.

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Truck convoy protesting vaccine mandates to stop in Lexington on its way to Washington D.C.

Read full article: Truck convoy protesting vaccine mandates to stop in Lexington on its way to Washington D.C.

An American truck convoy is rolling through the nation to protest vaccine mandates.

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WATCH: Gov. Youngkin releases a PSA encouraging Virginians get COVID-19 vaccine

Read full article: WATCH: Gov. Youngkin releases a PSA encouraging Virginians get COVID-19 vaccine

While doubling down on not issuing any future COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin released a public service announcement encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against the virus.

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COVID-19 immunity: What the latest research tells us

Read full article: COVID-19 immunity: What the latest research tells us

Two years into a pandemic with no clear end in sight, health experts admit there’s still a lot they don’t know about COVID-19.

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Pfizer waiting for FDA green light to vaccinate children under 5

Read full article: Pfizer waiting for FDA green light to vaccinate children under 5

The FDA could give Pfizer the green light to vaccinate young children by the end of the month

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Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for COVID-19 vaccine refusal

Read full article: Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for COVID-19 vaccine refusal

The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.

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A year later, health officials continue to push COVID-19 vaccine as Virginia tops 1M cases

Read full article: A year later, health officials continue to push COVID-19 vaccine as Virginia tops 1M cases

Virginia has reached more than 1 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.

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Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin gets COVID-19 booster and urges Virginians to do the same

Read full article: Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin gets COVID-19 booster and urges Virginians to do the same

The governor-elect is making a push for the COVID-19 booster shot.

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New River Valley vaccine clinic keeps children’s comfort in mind while receiving COVID-19 shot

Read full article: New River Valley vaccine clinic keeps children’s comfort in mind while receiving COVID-19 shot

Getting any kind of shot can be scary, especially for kids. This is why a local pharmacy is taking steps to not make the process so frightening.

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Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations now available for kids at Roanoke Community Vaccine Center

Read full article: Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations now available for kids at Roanoke Community Vaccine Center

Starting Tuesday, the community vaccination center (CVC) in Roanoke began accepting walk-ins for both adults and children.

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Kids in Roanoke receive first shot of Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine

Read full article: Kids in Roanoke receive first shot of Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine

Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The Virginia Department of Health is offered the shot for the first time Thursday.

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VDH hopes 65% of kids ages 5-11 will get newly approved COVID-19 vaccine

Read full article: VDH hopes 65% of kids ages 5-11 will get newly approved COVID-19 vaccine

Children aged 5-11 can now get a COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC gave the final approval Tuesday night.

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Nearly 400,000 Virginians received a booster for the COVID-19 vaccine so far

Read full article: Nearly 400,000 Virginians received a booster for the COVID-19 vaccine so far

Nearly 2.2 million people nationwide are now eligible to receive COVID booster shots after the CDC authorized extra doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s vaccines Thursday night.

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Here’s how to make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in Virginia

Read full article: Here’s how to make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health has made it easy for the millions of more people now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to get one.

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What the COVID-19 vaccine could mean for kids 5-11

Read full article: What the COVID-19 vaccine could mean for kids 5-11

On Wednesday, the White House Administration announced its plan to rollout COVID-19 vaccines if and when they’re authorized for children ages 5-11. The move was met with mixed reactions from parents.

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Salem teenager still sick after getting six doses of Pfizer COVID vaccine at CVS

Read full article: Salem teenager still sick after getting six doses of Pfizer COVID vaccine at CVS

17-year-old Ellacia Destura is closely monitoring her symptoms since she says she went to CVS on Chestnut Street in Salem to get her COVID-19 vaccine.

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Virginia mom files petition asking state to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in schools

Read full article: Virginia mom files petition asking state to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in schools

A petition is asking Virginia Department of Health officials to mandate coronavirus vaccines for eligible students and staff in public schools across the Commonwealth.

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‘I was just really shocked’: 911 call reveals moments after Salem teen gets six COVID vaccine doses

Read full article: ‘I was just really shocked’: 911 call reveals moments after Salem teen gets six COVID vaccine doses

There are more details coming to light after a Salem teenager claims she got six doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine last week.

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Salem teenager claims CVS accidentally gave her six doses of the COVID-19 vaccine

Read full article: Salem teenager claims CVS accidentally gave her six doses of the COVID-19 vaccine

A 17-year-old girl is speaking out after she says she was given six times the normal dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy in Salem.

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New community vaccination center coming to Valley View Mall in Roanoke

Read full article: New community vaccination center coming to Valley View Mall in Roanoke

The Roanoke City & Alleghany Health District wants to make it as easy as possible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Southwest Airlines will require employees to get COVID vaccine

Read full article: Southwest Airlines will require employees to get COVID vaccine

Southwest Airlines on Monday became the latest U.S. airline to require its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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NBA draws line as stars like Kyrie Irving, Andrew Wiggins balk at Covid vaccine

Read full article: NBA draws line as stars like Kyrie Irving, Andrew Wiggins balk at Covid vaccine

Four years after he challenged social norms and science by admitting he believes that the Earth is flat, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is once again generating headlines -- and controversy -- with his refusal to get the Covid-19 vaccination, even though he risks losing millions as a result of his stance.

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Berglund Center hosts first large Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot clinic in Roanoke

Read full article: Berglund Center hosts first large Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot clinic in Roanoke

Roanoke hosted its first large covid booster vaccination clinic on Friday.

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United Airlines to fire nearly 600 employees for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Read full article: United Airlines to fire nearly 600 employees for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

United Airlines confirmed they are in the process of firing close to 600 employees who did not comply with their companywide coronavirus vaccine mandate.

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Southwest Virginia hospitals, first responders call on the community to slow spread of COVID

Read full article: Southwest Virginia hospitals, first responders call on the community to slow spread of COVID

As COVID-19 cases rise across Southwest Virginia, local Fire-EMS agencies and hospitals are asking for help from the community to stop the spread.

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‘We’re seeing Delta really ravage our community’: Health officials continue push for COVID-19 vaccines

Read full article: ‘We’re seeing Delta really ravage our community’: Health officials continue push for COVID-19 vaccines

Many months ago, before vaccines were wildly available, COVID-19 cases were at historic levels, according to health officials.

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New River Valley could see Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for young children by October

Read full article: New River Valley could see Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for young children by October

Children may soon roll up their sleeves now that Pfizer announces its coronavirus vaccine is effective for children between the ages of 5 and 11.

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Coronavirus vaccination QR codes could be a good tool for your next trip

Read full article: Coronavirus vaccination QR codes could be a good tool for your next trip

QR codes are now available for Virginians to show proof of their coronavirus vaccination.

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Texas women attacked hostess at popular NYC restaurant after she asked for COVID-19 vaccine status

Read full article: Texas women attacked hostess at popular NYC restaurant after she asked for COVID-19 vaccine status

A hostess at a popular New York City restaurant was assaulted by three women from Texas after she asked for proof they had been vaccinated against COVID-19, police said.

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FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots

Read full article: FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots

An influential federal advisory panel has rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans.

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Virginia may be the 10th most vaccinated state, but locally, against COVID-19, there’s work to be done

Read full article: Virginia may be the 10th most vaccinated state, but locally, against COVID-19, there’s work to be done

A new study finds that Virginia is the 10th most vaccinated state in the country.

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Trust Index: COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of miscarriage

Read full article: Trust Index: COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of miscarriage

There is a major push to get pregnant women vaccinated against COVID-19, but some still have questions.

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Liberty University sees more than 200 people get first dose at COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Read full article: Liberty University sees more than 200 people get first dose at COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Liberty University attempted to slow the on-campus spread of the Delta variant by hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students, faculty, and staff.

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Danville Public Schools to require COVID-19 vaccine or testing for students in extracurricular activities

Read full article: Danville Public Schools to require COVID-19 vaccine or testing for students in extracurricular activities

Danville school leaders are taking action in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in schools.

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‘Flu itself is deadly’: Doctors warn of the dangers this flu season amid COVID-19 surge

Read full article: ‘Flu itself is deadly’: Doctors warn of the dangers this flu season amid COVID-19 surge

The concern is that patients could be infected with the flu and COVID at the same time.

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Health leaders explain why Johnson and Johnson vaccine data is behind others

Read full article: Health leaders explain why Johnson and Johnson vaccine data is behind others

Newly released data shows Johnson and Johnson vaccine recipients could be next in line for a booster shot.

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Virginia to provide third dose of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised people

Read full article: Virginia to provide third dose of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised people

The Virginia Department of Health announced that the Commonwealth will make third doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people this month.

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Research shows recent increase in pregnant women getting vaccinated against COVID-19

Read full article: Research shows recent increase in pregnant women getting vaccinated against COVID-19

Health experts continue to urge people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as case numbers continue to rise across the country.

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Central Virginia health officials say more younger people are getting COVID-19

Read full article: Central Virginia health officials say more younger people are getting COVID-19

In some areas, hospitals are re-opening COVID units and ICUs are nearing full capacity.

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Roanoke & Alleghany Health Districts see increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

Read full article: Roanoke & Alleghany Health Districts see increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District are following a similar trend.

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University of Lynchburg students hoping for a ‘normal year’ as they return to campus

Read full article: University of Lynchburg students hoping for a ‘normal year’ as they return to campus

Whether an upperclassman or a brand-new college student, everyone seems to have the same high hopes.

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WATCH: Gov. Ralph Northam, Dr. Anthony Fauci address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Virginia

Read full article: WATCH: Gov. Ralph Northam, Dr. Anthony Fauci address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health is hosting a virtual conversation with Gov. Ralph Northam, Dr. Anthony Fauci and various healthcare providers across the Commonwealth regarding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy Tuesday evening.

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Unvaccinated are 25x more likely to be hospitalized from Delta variant, say health experts

Read full article: Unvaccinated are 25x more likely to be hospitalized from Delta variant, say health experts

As cases from the Delta variant of COVID-19 continue to rise, health officials are sounding the alarm.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham test positive for COVID-19, credits vaccination for mild symptoms

Read full article: Sen. Lindsey Graham test positive for COVID-19, credits vaccination for mild symptoms

A United States senator is the latest breakthrough COVID-19 case.

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As hospitalizations increase, Carilion Clinic pushes the importance of COVID-19 vaccines

Read full article: As hospitalizations increase, Carilion Clinic pushes the importance of COVID-19 vaccines

As vaccination rates slow, infections of COVID-19 and hospitalizations of those infected increase.

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Alabama doctor tells unvaccinated COVID patients begging for vaccine: ‘It’s too late’

Read full article: Alabama doctor tells unvaccinated COVID patients begging for vaccine: ‘It’s too late’

A doctor in Alabama pleaded on Facebook this week for Covid-19 skeptics to get vaccinated — unlike some of her patients who paid the ultimate price.

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All children should wear masks in school despite vaccination status, pediatrics group says

Read full article: All children should wear masks in school despite vaccination status, pediatrics group says

New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics said everyone older than 2 years of age should wear masks at school this fall, whether they’re vaccinated against COVID-19 or not.

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As COVID-19 cases rise in Southwest Virginia, health experts beg people to get vaccinated

Read full article: As COVID-19 cases rise in Southwest Virginia, health experts beg people to get vaccinated

COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country, including Southwest Virginia.

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VDH: Data shows that vaccinated people rarely die from COVID

Read full article: VDH: Data shows that vaccinated people rarely die from COVID

The Virginia Department of Health says only 17 people who were fully vaccinated against the coronavirus have died of the disease in the state since Januar

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Carilion seeing increased demand for COVID-19 vaccines for children

Read full article: Carilion seeing increased demand for COVID-19 vaccines for children

Health officials in the Roanoke Valley say they are seeing an increase in demand for COVID-19 vaccines for kids.

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Changes to your menstrual cycle? Sore eyes? We asked a doctor about ‘strange’ COVID vaccine side effects

Read full article: Changes to your menstrual cycle? Sore eyes? We asked a doctor about ‘strange’ COVID vaccine side effects

If you received your COVID-19 vaccine, you likely knew about what to expect in terms of side effects: Perhaps a mild headache, chills or body aches, a slight fever, a sore arm or maybe a bit of fatigue.

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Get a COVID-19 vaccine and then see a movie at Hull’s Drive-In this summer

Read full article: Get a COVID-19 vaccine and then see a movie at Hull’s Drive-In this summer

Hull’s Drive-In in Lexington is teaming up with the Virginia Department of Health to offer COVID-19 vaccines this summer.

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Southwest Virginia health leaders warn of highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant

Read full article: Southwest Virginia health leaders warn of highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant

As the push to vaccinate more Virginians continues, local health leaders are warning of a new variant of COVID-19 believed to spread more quickly.

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Southwest Virginia health districts work to increase COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of July 4th goal

Read full article: Southwest Virginia health districts work to increase COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of July 4th goal

As state leaders celebrate hitting President Joe Biden’s July 4th goal to get 70% of adults vaccinated, local health leaders say there is still work to be done.

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COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue in New River Valley

Read full article: COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue in New River Valley

About 70,000 people in the New River Valley have been vaccinated so far.

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New vaccine clinic targets truckers, travelers at White’s Travel Center

Read full article: New vaccine clinic targets truckers, travelers at White’s Travel Center

A new strategy to get more Virginians vaccinated has begun: a vaccine clinic, not far off the beaten path at White’s Travel Center in Raphine.

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Nearly 150 pharmacies across Virginia to expand COVID-19 vaccination hours

Read full article: Nearly 150 pharmacies across Virginia to expand COVID-19 vaccination hours

Now that 70% of adults in Virginia have received at least one COVID-19 shot, the VDH is hoping to raise that number by making vaccination hours more accessible.

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Mobile clinics promote COVID-19 vaccinations in Lynchburg

Read full article: Mobile clinics promote COVID-19 vaccinations in Lynchburg

From June 15th through the 29th, mobile vaccination clinics are offering free Johnson & Johnson doses because it only requires the one shot.

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Virginia Tech requiring COVID-19 vaccination for students ahead of fall semester

Read full article: Virginia Tech requiring COVID-19 vaccination for students ahead of fall semester

Virginia Tech is among some of the Virginia universities requiring its students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus.

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Centra Health holds its final mass vaccination clinic

Read full article: Centra Health holds its final mass vaccination clinic

Centra Health held its last mass vaccine clinic on Friday’s National Day of Action.

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Why experts say you shouldn’t share photos of your COVID-19 vaccination card online

Read full article: Why experts say you shouldn’t share photos of your COVID-19 vaccination card online

Experts warn not to share photos of vaccination cards online.

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Ask 10: Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered

Read full article: Ask 10: Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered

10 News is working for you to answer all your questions related to COVID-19 restrictions and the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Roanoke church gives out free hot dogs with COVID-19 vaccinations

Read full article: Roanoke church gives out free hot dogs with COVID-19 vaccinations

To reach those left in Southwest Virginia who are not vaccinated but perhaps on the fence about it, health and community leaders are getting creative and taking their efforts straight to this group.

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Roanoke Valley organization offering rides to COVID-19 vaccination clinics for seniors

Read full article: Roanoke Valley organization offering rides to COVID-19 vaccination clinics for seniors

Helping more seniors get a dose of the coronavirus vaccine, the Local Office on Aging in Roanoke is offering free rides to vaccination clinics.

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COVID-19 vaccine efforts underway to reach more people in the New River Valley

Read full article: COVID-19 vaccine efforts underway to reach more people in the New River Valley

The New River Health District is making a big effort to get more shots in arms.

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Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine? What you need to know on the National Vaccine Day of Action

Read full article: Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine? What you need to know on the National Vaccine Day of Action

Friday, June 4, marks the beginning of the National Month of Action with the goal of getting 70% of U.S. adults at least one COVID-19 shot by July 4.

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University of Lynchburg to require COVID-19 vaccines for the fall semester

Read full article: University of Lynchburg to require COVID-19 vaccines for the fall semester

Only religious and medical exemptions will be allowed.

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Experts reporting slower coronavirus vaccianation rates among 18 to 34-year-olds

Read full article: Experts reporting slower coronavirus vaccianation rates among 18 to 34-year-olds

People between the ages of 18 to 34 are now more likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus after noticing a slower vaccination rate.

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New River Valley health director says return to a ‘normal’ summer is near

Read full article: New River Valley health director says return to a ‘normal’ summer is near

With coronavirus transmission and case numbers low in the New River Valley, residents are on track to a more promising return to a normal summer, according to the health director.

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West Virginia offering guns, trucks and $1.5M to residents as COVID-19 vaccine incentive

Read full article: West Virginia offering guns, trucks and $1.5M to residents as COVID-19 vaccine incentive

West Virginia is stepping up its prizes to incentivize its residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Faced with anti-vaccination parents, teens are helping one another get Covid shots

Read full article: Faced with anti-vaccination parents, teens are helping one another get Covid shots

The Gen Zer from Ohio who made a splash two years ago for defying his mother to get his childhood immunizations has a message for teenagers seeking Covid-19 vaccinations and getting pushback from their parents — get one if you can.

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More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise

Read full article: More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise

More cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.

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Whose choice is it? Debates heat up between families about vaccinating kids

Read full article: Whose choice is it? Debates heat up between families about vaccinating kids

With teens now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, debates are heating up between families about whether to vaccinate their kids.

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Health officials consider offering vaccine incentives in Virginia

Read full article: Health officials consider offering vaccine incentives in Virginia

Officials in the U.S. are rolling out incentives in hopes that more people will roll up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Some Southwest Virginia colleges still weighing COVID-19 vaccine requirement

Read full article: Some Southwest Virginia colleges still weighing COVID-19 vaccine requirement

There seems to be more confusion than clarity on Virginia college vaccination plans.

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Big gaps in vaccine rates across the US worry health experts

Read full article: Big gaps in vaccine rates across the US worry health experts

A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.

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Organizations across Southwest, Central Virginia tackling COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Read full article: Organizations across Southwest, Central Virginia tackling COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Health leaders across Southwest and Central Virginia are seeing a drop in demand of those interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Rockbridge County announces upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids

Read full article: Rockbridge County announces upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids

Now that Virginia has approved the Pfizer vaccine for anyone 12 and older, health leaders are working hard to get shots into those arms.

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VDH prepares to vaccinate children 12-15 years of age

Read full article: VDH prepares to vaccinate children 12-15 years of age

CDC leadership along with other government officials updated COVID-19 prevention measures Thursday including vaccine eligibility and mask guidance.

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Kids as young as 12 in Virginia can now receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Read full article: Kids as young as 12 in Virginia can now receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

More people across Virginia are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

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New River Health District’s COVID-19 vaccine plans as FDA expands Pfizer for kids 12-15

Read full article: New River Health District’s COVID-19 vaccine plans as FDA expands Pfizer for kids 12-15

Cases are down across the New River Health District and vaccinations are up. And now, children 12 and up are eligible to get a COVID vaccine, which means the new “normal” is closer than ever before.

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Nearly 100 Roanoke students vaccinated through district-hosted COVID vaccine clinic

Read full article: Nearly 100 Roanoke students vaccinated through district-hosted COVID vaccine clinic

As Governor Ralph Northam continues to urge Virginians to get a COVID-19 vaccine, Roanoke City Public Schools kicked off its first vaccine clinic for eligible students.

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Controversy over waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents

Read full article: Controversy over waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents

An assistant professor of public health at Hollins University shares his thoughts about members of the World Trade Organization proposing to waive patents to Covid-19 vaccines and treatments to help in the fight against the virus.

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‘I don’t feel like a prisoner anymore’: Roanoke COVID vaccine clinic held for people with disabilities

Read full article: ‘I don’t feel like a prisoner anymore’: Roanoke COVID vaccine clinic held for people with disabilities

The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts held a COVID-19 vaccine clinic specifically for people with disabilities Wednesday.

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Demand for coronavirus vaccines picks up in Virginia

Read full article: Demand for coronavirus vaccines picks up in Virginia

Health officials are breathing a small sigh of relief as demand for coronavirus vaccinations increase.

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New CDC guidance on masking outdoors draws mixed reaction

Read full article: New CDC guidance on masking outdoors draws mixed reaction

The CDC announced new recommendations on wearing face masks Tuesday, only impacting fully vaccinated Americans while outside.

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Southwest Virginia health districts work to rebuild trust in Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine

Read full article: Southwest Virginia health districts work to rebuild trust in Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine

After federal officials lifted a recommended pause on the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, local health departments are working to help the public regain trust in the only one-shot dose available

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