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After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could now be administered to everyone 12 years old and up, the United Family, which includes United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos, announced they will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at all locations with a store pharmacy.
Pfizer said it noticed that their vaccine seems to be as effective for 12 to 15 year olds as it has been in older teenagers and adults, so the company s vaccine specifically is being offered for children in that age group. Pfizer will continue monitoring trial participants to assess the vaccine s long-term safety.
According to officials wrapping up the data from last week s vaccines at the Benton County Fairgrounds, (the week ending May 15) the expansion of vaccines to children ages 12-15 has resulted in noticeable increases in shots.
Nearly 3,000 vaccines were administered during the last week, and officials had this to say about the 12-15 group: There was a definite increase in activity in the past three days with the added eligibility of the 12-15 year age group.
It s interesting to note when Gov. Inslee opened up vaccinations to everyone 16-and-older (regardless of health conditions) it was expected there would be a large increase or rush from citizens.
Now that Gov. Inslee has jumped on the CDC bandwagon quickly (like he did with 3-foot school social distancing) how will the new rules be enforced?
According to multiple sources, a vaccinated person doesn t have to wear a mask inside anymore. However, how are businesses and venues going to tell whose had the shot and who has not?
According to several sources, including WPTV TV in Florida, it is not a HIPPA violation for a business to ask someone if they ve been vaccinated. However, the person does not necessarily have to answer.
WPTV reports in Florida it will be nearly impossible to differentiate because Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed off on legislation and is on the record as saying there will never be vaccine passports there.
Only 3 Rockford Stores Drop Mask Policy After CDC Announcement
This week, the Centers for Disease Control changed their recommendations on wearing masks indoors. If you re fully vaccinated, you don t need to wear one.
Thursday (5/13/21), the CDC loosened mask requirements for anyone who has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If you re vaccinated, you no longer need to wear a mask indoors, There are still a few places where it is very recommended:
Places you still need to wear your mask
Buses
Prisons
In the statement released today, the CDC said, The science is clear: If you are fully vaccinated, you are protected, and you can start doing the things that you stopped doing because of the pandemic.