The Theta Omega Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority will host a discussion among Black professionals who were once hesitant.
Racquel Stephen
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URMC to participate in COVID-19 vaccine trial for children 11 and younger
The nationwide trial will test the vaccine on 200 to 300 volunteers; about 45 will be from the Rochester area.
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Local health officials urge pediatricians to provide vaccinations in office
Dr. Michael Mendoza and other county health officials are encouraging primary care doctors to provide the COVID-19 vaccine for patients 12 and older.
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County officials weigh in on Red Wings unvaxxed seating
Unvaccinated people can attend Red Wings games, but a state mandate requires them to be seated in separate, socially-distanced seating. Cue the backlash.
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SUNY campuses to allow fully vaccinated to go mask-free
The new SUNY guidelines align with the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations on mask wearing.
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Monroe County welcomes walk-ins to all county-run vaccination sites
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said the vaccine supply currently outweighs demand throughout the state and region.
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Pfizer vaccine available this week; COVID infection surge persists
Monroe County is experiencing a surge in cases, particularly among those who are 30 and younger. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for ages 16 and older.
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Monroe County suspends use of J&J vaccine at urging of feds
The CDC and the FDA called for a temporary stop to the “one-and-done” vaccine after six recipients developed blood clots.
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State facing big drop in J&J vaccine supply
Production of the popular vaccine was disrupted when a “bad batch” had to be thrown out after a Baltimore facility mixed up the ingredients.
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County and city partner with URMC for pop-up vaccine clinics in minority communities
The additional vaccination hubs — dubbed ‘equity pods’ — are designed to target city residents who can’t access larger vaccination sites.
