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Westchester County Announces Free Back-To-School Vaccine Clinics Westchester County Announces Free Back-To-School Vaccine Clinics
Westchester County Announces Free Back-To-School Vaccine Clinics Westchester County has announced its free back-to-school vaccine clinics for children who haven't yet received their required immunizations. Appointments will soon be available at the County Health departments located in Yonkers and White Plains.  “Our clinics have the vaccines children need to start their in-person learning on time, including COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 12 and older," Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler said. "I also encourage families with their own healthcare provider to call now and avoid the September rush, because there are many families who must catch up …
COVID-19: Cuomo Lays Out New Vaccine Distribution Network After Slow Rollout COVID-19: Cuomo Lays Out New Vaccine Distribution Network After Slow Rollout
Covid-19: Cuomo Lays Out New Vaccine Distribution Network After Slow Rollout After seeing a slow initial rollout of COVID-19 vaccine allocations in New York hospitals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Department of Health are establishing a new, larger distribution network to administer more doses more quickly. Cuomo said that as the state’s vaccination plan moves forward and more doses are being administered to a larger cross-section of the population, there will be a larger distribution network that includes thousands of providers that will ease the burden off hospitals. The larger distribution network will include private doctors, FQHCs, County Health Departments, Ambul…