A survey by UC Berkeley, funded in part by The Times, provides a snapshot of Californians’ attitudes on coronavirus vaccination verification.
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What does approval of the Pfizer vaccine for teens and preteens mean for your child?
The federal government has extended the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to preteens and young adolescents, adding nearly 17 million more Americans to the pool of those eligible to be immunized against covid-19.
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For teenagers, vaccinations are a ticket to freedom. Some parents still not sure
Some parents, citing declining case rates and the newness of the vaccine, are opting to hold off or decline when it comes to their kids.
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How to convince someone to get the vaccine
You want them to get vaccinated. They don’t. Now what? Tips from experts to have a conversation that could possibly change their mind.
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Some fear the CDC is moving too fast in lifting COVID-19 mask rules for the vaccinated
Some fear the CDC is moving too fast in lifting COVID-19 mask guidance for the vaccinated.
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‘Oh, hell yes’: Late-night TV cheers CDC guidelines that vaccinated can go maskless
‘Every bar … is going to feel like St. Patrick’s Day fell on Cinco de Mayo,’ Jimmy Fallon joked after the CDC said vaccinated people can shed masks.
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California announces new guidance for overnight summer camps
The guidance allows camps to operate if all participants are fully vaccinated and outlines steps to protect those who are not fully vaccinated.
Posted inCOVID 2022
What does approval of the Pfizer vaccine for teens and preteens mean for my child?
The federal government has extended the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to preteens and young adolescents, adding nearly 17 million more Americans to the pool of those eligible to be immunized against COVID-19.
Posted inPandemic Life
Most mask guidelines for vaccinated are lifted in milestone moment in coronavirus battle
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks in most places, the CDC suggested. But in California, it may be a week or more before changes would be considered locally.
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Santa Cruz COVID updates: Amid ‘hopeful’ signs, county officials hammer vaccination message
Santa Cruz County health officials gave a positive pandemic update Thursday — “I’m feeling very hopeful,” Dr. Gail Newel said — but warned that risks remain serious for the unvaccinated.