Fall River lags far behind in getting kids vaccinated against COVID
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How many Fall River kids have been vaccinated against COVID?
A COVID vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 has been available for nearly a month, but only 3.71% of Fall River kids that age have received it — far below the state rate, and the lowest percentage in all of Bristol County. Figures released Nov. 18 from the state Department of Public Health show that out of Fall River's population of 6,866 kids ages 5 to 11, only 255 have received a COVID vaccine. That's about 1 out of every 27 kids.
Statewide, more than 88,000 kids have received a dose of COVID vaccine, for a 17.2% state average.
There are several vaccine clinics coming up in Fall River this weekend, and they are all open to ages 5 and older. The vaccines are free, and health insurance is not needed.
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This article originally appeared on The Herald News: The Herald News Daily Briefing newsletter Nov 26 2021
