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County Child Health Officer Answers Youth COVID-19 Vaccination Questions

| 11:10 AM

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Now that kids 12 and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine, they and their parents may have questions. The County’s Child Health Officer is here to provide answers.

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Current Facial Covering Guidance Remains in Effect

| 7:23 PM

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The County of San Diego will follow state guidance regarding facial coverings until the expected full reopening of the California economy on June 15.

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New Consent Form for Minors Getting COVID-19 Vaccine without Guardian

| 5:36 PM

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Starting Saturday, youths ages 12-17 who want to get a COVID-19 vaccination in San Diego County without a parent present will have to provide a signed form to show their parent or legal guardian has given permission.

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Youths Start Getting COVID-19 Vaccinations Around the County

| 6:29 PM

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Vaccination sites around San Diego County started giving shots out to the newest eligible group seeking COVID-19 protection Thursday, youths between the ages of 12 and 15 years old.

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County Expecting to Start Vaccinating 12-15 Year-old Youths Thursday

| 5:07 PM

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County officials said Wednesday they fully expect 12-to-15 year old youths to be able to start getting vaccinated Thursday with Pfizer vaccines, pending the expected approval Wednesday night by the Western States Scientific Safety Review and California Department of Public Health.