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COVID-19: Putnam County Announces Upcoming Vaccine Clinics For Kids 5 to 11 & Booster Shots COVID-19: Putnam County Announces Upcoming Vaccine Clinics For Kids 5 to 11 & Booster Shots
Covid-19: Putnam County Announces Upcoming Vaccine Clinics For Kids 5 to 11 & Booster Shots Putnam County officials have announced upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children ages 5 to 11 and for adults eligible for booster shots. The Putnam County Department of Health has scheduled clinics from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Carmel Plaza Tuesday, Nov. 23 at the Philipstown Recreation Center Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Carmel Plaza Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Philipstown Recreation Center More information and an online registration page can be found here. Officials said first shots for children ages 5 to 11, along with booster shots and third dos…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks COVID-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks
Covid-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks With parents avoiding their children’s doctor visits amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, early childhood immunization rates have precipitously dropped, sparking new healthcare concerns. Healthcare professionals are reporting that since the COVID-19 pandemic began, pediatric immunizations are dropping for illnesses such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough. PCC, a pediatric electronic health records company, gathered vaccine information from 1,000 independent pediatricians nationwide, which showed that immunizations are down nearly 75 percent for some illnesses. Using th…

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by Zak Failla