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State health department officials announced Thursday during a news conference that children between the ages of 12 and 15 can sign up to get the Pfizer vaccine to protect against COVID-19 starting at 6 p.m.
The decision comes one day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention greenlighted Pfizer s emergency use for them. We know that we ve had thousands and thousands of infections in this age group, State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs said during the Thursday news conference. The evidence shows this vaccine is safe and effective.
Jim Craig, senior deputy and director of health protection, listed several drive-thru, walk-in and pop-up Pfizer sites available to people 12 and older seeking the vaccine. A parent must accompany their child and sign a consent form before their child receives the shot, Craig said.
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State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs will join the Mississippi State Medical Association to give updates and answer physician questions related to COVID-19 in a livestream video 4 p.m. Friday.
The discussion comes one week after Gov. Tate Reeves signed a new executive order lifting all but one of his previous COVID-19 regulations that d been intact for over a year.
Masks are required inside school buildings and classrooms through the end of the 2020-2021 school year, according to Reeves recent order.
As of Friday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 240 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus-related deaths.
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Health officials and leaders with the Mississippi State Medical Association discuss COVID-19 and guidance around vaccines
Mississippi’s Governor has put an end to any restrictions on gatherings, with the exception that masks must be worn indoors at k-12 schools. Health officials say masks may not be needed when children return to classrooms in the Fall.
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Governor Tate Reeves’s new executive order extends mask requirements in k-12 schools for children and adults through the end of the academic school year. But masks are no longer required at outdoor sporting events and activities. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says once students are vaccinated, they may not have to wear masks in schools.
Health brief: Whitecar honored by National Cancer Research Association
By Special to The Dispatch 7 hours ago
John P. Whitecar
COLUMBUS Columbus oncologist Dr. John P. Whitecar, Jr. has been recognized for his 50 years of dedication to cancer research and membership in the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
The AACR is the world’s oldest and largest professional association related to cancer research. Based in Philadelphia, the AACR focuses on all aspects of cancer research, including basic, clinical, and translational research into the etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Whitecar was one of 32 members of the association who were inducted into the 50-year member ranks during the association’s annual meeting in early April. He is currently in practice at Baptist Cancer Center – Golden Triangle and he has been on staff at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle since 1997.