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Vaccine News My Child Is Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine: Now What?

Here's what you need to know if you live in Virginia and are thinking about getting your younger child vaccinated against COVID-19.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles November 4, 2021 2:27 pm EDT
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Vaccine News COVID Vaccines for Kids: What’s Different and What’s Next?

Pfizer got one step closer this week to offering a COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 after a trial found it safe and effective.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles September 24, 2021 1:19 pm EDT
Coronavirus Blacksburg, Va. - As of last week, 47% of Virginia Tech students are vaccinated, and 2% of students received an approved exemption, meaning nearly half of enrolled students are in compliance. (Photo: Alex Scribner)
Coronavirus Can I Attend A Virginia College Or University Without Being Vaccinated?

RICHMOND-New and returning Virginia college students hope to return to normalcy this fall, but the vaccine question looms.

Alex Scribner Alex Scribner July 20, 2021 2:44 am EDT
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Coronavirus New COVID-19 Symptoms? Doctors Say Delta Variant ‘Acts Differently’

AXTON-Gone are the traditional versions from last year. COVID-19 symptoms in this Delta variant now mimic a 'bad cold', experts say.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton Dogwood Staff July 15, 2021 5:34 am EDT
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Coronavirus If You Have A Weakened Immune System, Will The COVID-19 Vaccine Help?

COLLINSVILLE-After vaccinated Henry County teacher dies of COVID-19, CDC and state officials warn immuno-compromised residents.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton Amie Knowles Amie Knowles July 13, 2021 6:42 am EDT

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Coronavirus Delta Variant Now Found In All of Virginia’s Health Districts

ROANOKE-Less than a month after first reaching Virginia, the Delta variant is now found in every health district across the state.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton July 10, 2021 4:48 am EDT
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Coronavirus A Second Virginia Child Dies Due to COVID-19

RICHMOND-The state health department says a child in the Rappahannock Health District died due to the virus.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton July 9, 2021 1:38 am EDT