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Of the 308 patients hospitalized as of Saturday, 34 were being treated in intensive care. -
Of the 207,723 children 6 months through 4 years of age, only 3,323 or 1.6% are partially vaccinated. That percentage is expected to be lower because COVID-19 vaccines for the age group were only recently recommended, a county statement read. -
Some hospital leaders say they worry that looming seismic retrofit mandates will only worsen their financial woes. -
At Scripps alone, the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients increased to 96 on Wednesday — more than double the 45 COVID patients at its hospitals a month ago. -
"Because immunity from the COVID-19 vaccine wanes over time, boosters help to give you added protection against the virus and its strains, both in terms of reducing infections and severe outcomes," said Dr. Wilma J. Wooten, county public health officer. -
New data shows some areas were disproportionately hit — creating what are called “child care deserts.” -
KPBS Midday EditionDespite the promising signs in the infection rate, health officials are wary of a jump in cases over the summer. -
COVID-19 vaccines are finally available for kids ages 6 months to 5 years old following CDC and FDA approvals.
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U.S. health officials have opened COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots. -
If that does happen in the coming days, San Diego County children in those age groups will be able to get vaccinated at their pediatrician's office, community clinics and some retail pharmacies.
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