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SAN BERNARDINO, CA—- San Bernardino County continues to make great progress vaccinating its residents, and recently opened opportunities for children ages 12 and up (with parental consent). More than 1,000 youth between the ages of 12-15 have been vaccinated since last Thursday, and the County recently launched a school vaccination program in partnership with local districts.
“We are very excited with our partnership with superintendents throughout the County, who helped to facilitate 1,942 vaccinations at our high schools,” said San Bernardino County’s Chief Executive Officer Leonard X. Hernandez. “There’s been a lot of interest from parents and students wanting to get vaccinated before graduation ceremonies.”
Ten high schools were served last week, with another 14 scheduled for this week.
“Needles Unified School District reached out and we were able to get them connected with an event,” said Hernandez. “Any school district that’s interested can contact Public Health and we’ll get an event scheduled.”
