Poll: Majority of Virginia parents willing to have kids vaccinated nbc12.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nbc12.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
By Shireen Bedi, Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs / Published May 05, 2021
FALLS CHURCH, Va. This time last year, as the world was trying to wrap its head around an unknown and unforgiving new enemy, Air Force nurses and medical technicians found themselves on the front lines of COVID-19.
Air Force nurses and technicians have remained battle-tested and ready for a fight like this. Saving lives amid insurmountable odds and in the face of unprecedented challenges is what Air Force nurses and technicians remain ready for. The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on their incredible resilience and dedication to their fellow service members, their patients and their nation.
State, local agencies, Dominion Energy, will hold radiological exercise this week
Published Monday, May. 3, 2021, 7:27 pm
Join AFP s 100,000+ followers on Facebook
Purchase a subscription to AFP
Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes and Spotify
News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com
Emergency response personnel from several Virginia agencies, local governments and Dominion Energy will hold a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise on May 4 and 5 with the North Anna Power Station in Louisa County.
The Virginia Operations Plan Exercise will involve the following localities: Caroline County, Hanover County, Louisa County, Orange County, and Spotsylvania County. The Virginia Emergency Support Team will participate which includes the state departments of Emergency Management, Health, State Police, Transportation, Social Services, Military Affairs, and Agriculture and Consumer Services.
What parents need to know about the push to get more teens vaccinated
and last updated 2021-05-04 20:59:40-04
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for young adults ages 16 and 17, but the age is expected to be lowered to include 12- to 15-year-olds within the next few days if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorizes the move, according to the Associated Press.
Some medical experts say getting more younger people vaccinated is the next step to keeping everyone safe.
âI think some of what will make the path to herd immunity easier will be the opening up vaccination to children,â said Dr. Danny Avula, the Virginia State Vaccination Coordinator.
Newport News community vaccination clinic accepting walk-ins dailypress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailypress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.