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Colorado to Start Vaccinating 12 to 15-Year-Olds

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COVID vaccine appointments are available for 12 to 15-year-olds in La Plata and Archuleta counties starting Thursday, May 13th. With Colorado currently second in the nation for positive COVID-19 cases, health officials say children are the ones boosting the state's numbers. KSUT’s Sarah Flower speaks with a state epidemiologist and local pediatrician for more on this decision.

  

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