Fauci: Kids should be encouraged to get vaccine
"You've got to be careful when you make the requirement of something, that usually gets you into a lot of pushback — understandable pushback," he warned.
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Fauci: Kids should be encouraged to get vaccine
"You've got to be careful when you make the requirement of something, that usually gets you into a lot of pushback — understandable pushback," he warned.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
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Most indoor mask guidelines may be on way out in U.S., experts say
Consensus is growing among experts that encouraging data could mean the U.S. is nearing the right time to lift indoor mask restrictions in most public settings
Ohio to give 5 vaccinated residents $1 million each
The drawings will happen once a week starting May 26 as a financial incentive for Ohioans to receive the vaccine.
CDC recommends Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 12 and up
Many adolescents could get their first doses within the coming days.
Pfizer vaccine could be available for ages 2 and up by fall
The drugmaker is also conducting clinical trials on their vaccine for babies aged 6 months and older.
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Fauci: Kids should be encouraged to get vaccine
"You've got to be careful when you make the requirement of something, that usually gets you into a lot of pushback — understandable pushback," he warned.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Most indoor mask guidelines may be on way out in U.S., experts say
Consensus is growing among experts that encouraging data could mean the U.S. is nearing the right time to lift indoor mask restrictions in most public settings
Ohio to give 5 vaccinated residents $1 million each
The drawings will happen once a week starting May 26 as a financial incentive for Ohioans to receive the vaccine.
CDC recommends Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 12 and up
Many adolescents could get their first doses within the coming days.
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