COVID Vaccines Recommended as Students Return to Classroom

By Daniel Caruth

Published August 15, 2022 at 12:04 PM CDT

In June, COVID-19 vaccines were approved for kids as young as six months old.

Many students across Arkansas return to school this week. With new COVID-19 variants emerging, some health officials are urging students, parents and school staff to take precautions that could prevent virus outbreaks.

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