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Administration of a COVID-19 vaccine. Photo by Leslie David.

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CDC expands COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility

Published 06/03/2022
BenitoLink Staff

Residents 5 years of age and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

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Federal agencies approve second COVID-19 vaccine booster for certain individuals

Published 03/31/2022
BenitoLink Staff

Population includes those 50 years of age and older, and those considered immunocompromised.

Parents held a protest the afternoon of Jan. 7 in response to unvaccinated sixth graders being sent home on Jan. 6. Photo by Leila Sadeghian.

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Rancho San Justo sends about 40 unvaccinated students home

Published 01/18/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

A parent claims the school breached student confidentiality and did not follow district COVID policy.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

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Week of Jan. 7 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 01/07/2022
BenitoLink Staff

9,163 people tested positive, 388 are active patients, 8,688 have recovered and 87 have died.

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San Benito county urges residents 18 years and older to get COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Published 11/25/2021
BenitoLink Staff

More than 4,600 boosters have been administered in San Benito County since they were authorized for higher-risk groups in September.

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Where to get a flu vaccine in San Benito County

Published 10/24/2021
Community Contributor, BenitoLink Staff

Seven local pharmacies among providers that offer the flu shot.

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Third booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine available for specific Pfizer vaccinated individuals

Published 09/28/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Booster available for Pfizer vaccinated individuals who have been fully vaccinated for at least six months.

Photo courtesy of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital.

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Pfizer COVID -19 vaccine gets full FDA authorizaion

Published 08/24/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Individuals 16 years of age and older have full approval and 12 through 15 years of age have emergency use authorization.

Government / Politics

SBC Health Officer issues order directing vaccination of public safety workers

Published 08/19/2021
BenitoLink Staff

City, county employees and public safety contractors must be fully vaccinated by September 30. Those that are not fully vaccinated by the deadline will be subject to twice weekly testing.

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FDA approves third dose of Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for moderate to severely immunocompromised individuals

Published 08/17/2021
BenitoLink Staff

The San Benito County Public Health Services provides guidance for determining which of their patients may benefit from an additional dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.