vaccine
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Know the truth about the COVID vaccine
MYTH: The COVID-19 vaccines were developed too fast to be safe.FACTS: It’s understandable that people would have this concern. The vaccines were rolled out in record time, two…
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Hesitant at first, but glad they got the shot
Better late than never, as the saying goes.Massachusetts residents who only recently got immunized against COVID-19 cited a variety of reasons for waiting: a torrent of misinformation on…
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Levine urges Vermonters to talk about vaccine
Health Commissioner Mark Levine told Vermonters on Tuesday that the best way to create a wall of protection against COVID-19 this fall and winter is to get vaccinated…
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Letter to the editor: Vax effort is how to deliver care
Let’s hope Vermont is looking in the rearview mirror at the coronavirus pandemic. Have we learned anything about health care?Most people agree that Vermont did better than most…
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Letter to the editor: Many help build trust in vaxxing
I think often of what a privilege it is to live in the most vaccinated county in the most vaccinated state in the union. We have many good…
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Gov. Scott sets 80% vaccination rate goal
Gov. Phil Scott announced at the Friday, May 21, press conference that when 80% of Vermont’s eligible population — those age 12 and older — have received at…
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Editorial: A win-win for Vermont
That Gov. Scott set a goal of dropping all COVID-19 restrictions once the state hits 80% of Vermonters vaccinated is a worthy strategy for getting stragglers into and…
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Pediatricians help promote vaccines
MILTON — Becca Brynga of Milton is pro-vaccine.Brynga received her second Pfizer dose about a month ago, and her two kids — a 13-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son…
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Editorial: Of children and the vaccine
When it comes to parents being unsure of whether they should give their children the vaccine to prevent contracting COVID-19, we get it. Parents are naturally protective; we…
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J&J vaccine appointment cancelled – What now?
I opted for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19 because I wanted to get the whole vaccination process over with as quickly as possible. One and done…
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College, VA to offer vaccine clinic for veterans
UPDATED: The VA will be vaccinating vets in Middlebury with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. MIDDLEBURY — The White River Junction Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System and Middlebury College are…
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Letter to the editor: Vaccine givers lacked gloves
I was pleased to see the Vermont National Guard stepping up to provide COVID-19 vaccine to teachers in a photo spread in the March 18 Addison Independent, however…
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All Vermont adults can sign up for vaccine by April 19
VERMONT — Gov. Phil Scott on Friday announce that all Vermonters will be eligible to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations by April 19. At his semi-weekly press conference,…
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ACSD educators in line for vaccinations
MIDDLEBURY — Hundreds of Addison Central School District educators will get access to COVID-19 vaccinations at a special clinic to be offered at Middlebury Union High School on…
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Vaccinated Vermonters may get together, Middlebury College student restrictions easing
Gov. Phil Scott announced at Friday’s press conference that effective March 5, people who are vaccinated can gather with other vaccinated individuals at their homes. “For example, if…
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Taking COVID vaccines on the road
NEW HAVEN — It’s early Thursday morning, and the spacious Addison County Home Health & Hospice (ACHH&H) headquarters off Route 7 in New Haven is almost empty. The…