Monroe County and health care officials met Thursday to update residents on how the vaccine mandates have impacted county systems and protocols.
Dr. Michael Mendoza
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Pfizer vaccine given full FDA approval for ages 16 and older
Since it was granted emergency use authorization in Dec. 2020, more than 200 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine have been administered according to the CDC.
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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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Two variants of COVID-19 found in Monroe County
COVID-19 variants from the United Kingdom and California have been identified in a limited number of cases in Monroe County.
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Vaccine acceptance challenged by long history of injustice, conspiracy theories
Dr. Nancy Bennett and Wade Norwood of the Finger Lakes COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce are navigating both healthy skepticism and toxic misinformation.
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Medical experts optimistic about vaccines, caution it will take time
Local experts on COVID-19 vaccine research at a live forum Thursday night said it will take time for the community to build up immunity.
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Monroe County launches COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force
Monroe County officials have formed a COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force to oversee the coordination and distribution of the novel coronavirus vaccine within the community.
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County prepares for more COVID-19 cases, possible vaccine deployment
COVID-19 cases are still climbing in Monroe County, but immunizations might not be far off.
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Monroe County’s hospitals brace for influx of COVID-19 patients
University of Rochester Medical Center selectively postpones elective procedures as COVID-19 surges again in Monroe County.
