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COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Young Adolescents in Arkansas

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorization on Monday for youth ages 12 to 15. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday advised parents to proceed to set up appointments with providers, and to call 800-985-6030 with any questions. We talk to Michelle Krause, an MD and  professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at UAMS in Little Rock who provides informed insight on safety and efficacy. 

      

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.
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