Biden announces broad network to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds
Dr. Lisa Powell opened a new pediatric clinic in Arlington over the summer. The Biden administration said vaccinations for younger children would be available in schools, doctors’ offices and children’s hospitals. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Vaccinations will be provided at locations families trust, including schools, community-based sites, 25,000 doctors’ offices, plus dozens of children’s hospitals and thousands of pharmacies.
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Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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