Health Commissioner Mark Levine said that the expanded eligibility gives him “a lot of confidence” that the state can keep youngsters safe and healthy.
Vaccine registration opening Thursday morning for 12- to 15-year-old Vermonters
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Trey Dobson: Top three things to know about breakthrough Covid cases
The higher the percentage of the population vaccinated, the less frequently anyone encounters the virus. That makes it extremely unlikely that a vaccinated individual will ever get the virus, while the unvaccinated person still has a real chance of becoming ill.
Vaccination refusal rate among prisoners holds steady amid differing views
Latest numbers reveal 810 prisoners taking the shot and 421 refusing. That’s a refusal rate of 34.2% among Vermont’s incarcerated population.
Chittenden County is about to hit 100,000 vaccinations
By the end of the day Friday, the county expects to reach the 100,000-dose milestone. But there are vaccination disparities between white and BIPOC community members.
John Greenberg: A few points about Covid-19 vaccine criticisms
Before the vaccine was made available publicly, tens of thousands of volunteers were vaccinated and the resulting data carefully examined. The “experiment” has now been enlarged to include 231 million Americans.
The Deeper Dig: How to confront vaccine hesitancy
The front line for difficult conversations about the Covid-19 vaccine is often the exam table at a local health clinic. Doctors say to lead with empathy — and information.
Vermont ranks 1st nationally in Covid-19 vaccination rate
The state has surpassed Connecticut for the highest per capita rate in the nation.
UVM vaccine clinic prompts strong response
Appointments have been made for nearly all of the expected 600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to be administered Sunday.
Vermont can resume J&J vaccinations
Gov. Phil Scott said the state could begin administering the one-dose vaccines again as soon as Tuesday.
Bennington College will require vaccinations for students as campuses open
The liberal arts school is the first college in Vermont to make vaccinations mandatory for students returning to campus in the fall.
Covid cases down in Chittenden County as vaccinations rise
Chittenden County, like much of the state, is seeing a downward trend in Covid-19 infections as more residents are vaccinated.
More and more Vermont prisoners are refusing vaccinations against Covid-19
Figures from this week show that, so far, 35.8% of incarcerated people have declined to take the coronavirus vaccination shot.
Abenaki leaders work with state to build trust in Covid vaccines
The Department of Health has sought to overcome skepticism of state government among Indigenous Vermonters.
Why were Johnson & Johnson vaccinations suspended? What happens now?
VTDigger has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the delay recommended by federal health agencies.