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New Covid boosters now available

Updated COVID-19 boosters arrive at local pharmacies

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 6:06 PM CDT
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By Justina Latimer
The CDC is recommending Americans receive the updated COVID-19 boosters.

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Several TN counties are 'high risk' for COVID

REPORT: Several Mid State counties at high COVID-19 risk level

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By Mary Alice Royse
The CDC said that those living in a high-risk area should consider wearing masks again.

US & World News

A Jackson Public School student receives a bandage on the arm after receiving a children's dose...

FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD
The Food and Drug Administration’s authorization now opens a third shot to elementary-age kids, too — at least five months after their last dose.

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Travelers react to mask mandate

DOJ appeals federal ruling to vacate travel mask mandates

Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 6:14 AM CDT
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By Alexandria Adams
The appeal does not block the Florida federal judge’s ruling to lift mandate for all travel.

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University of Tennessee / Source: WVLT News

University of Tennessee receives state grant to increase vaccine rates

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 1:51 PM CDT
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
The University of Tennessee College of Nursing will aim at increasing immunization rates for children and adults across Tennessee.

News4 Investigates

A nationwide News4 Investigation uncovered thousands of complaints from people who say they...

Mistakes made during vaccinations lead to painful injuries nationwide

Updated: Feb. 13, 2022 at 11:00 PM CST
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By Jeremy Finley
A nationwide News4 Investigation uncovered thousands of complaints from people who say they were injured while getting a vaccine. Victims say it’s not the vaccine itself, but rather mistakes made during the shot process that’s leaving them in terrible pain.
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