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Rhode Island high schools host student vaccine clinics
May 3, 2021
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) High schools across Rhode Island have scheduled vaccination clinics for their students over the age of 16 this week, starting Monday at Cranston East.
Another clinic is scheduled for Wednesday at Cranston West, Barrington is scheduled to host a clinic Thursday, and Johnston and North Kingstown are set to vaccinate students starting Friday.
Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins tells WPRI-TV that vaccinations will help students feel safe during prom and graduation season, and give them a chance to get a shot before college, as many schools are requiring students to be vaccinated for the fall semester.
Cranston announces vaccine clinic for students 16 and older
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins said the purpose is to give students the chance to safely celebrate end of year events like prom and graduation.
April 28, 2021 5:47 pm
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- Starting Monday May 3rd, Cranston students 16 years and older will have the opportunity to receive a COVID vaccine at their own high schools.
Rhode Island has been pushing the initiative of bringing the vaccine to its residents and Cranston will be the first city in the state to give vaccinations to students.
The Pfizer vaccine will be available in the gymnasium for students at Cranston High School East on Monday. Cranston West will be giving the vaccine two later in their gym on Wednesday May 5th.
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The members of the North Providence High girls’ swim team pose for a celebration picture in the pool after capturing the first Division III crown in their program’s history last February at Roger Williams University. The Cougars set eight school records in the meet’s 11 events. (Breeze File photos by Eric Benevides)
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