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COVID-19 vaccines now available statewide for those age 16 and older

ADAMS COUNTY – As of last Thursday, April 15, everyone age 16 and older who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can now receive one in Washington state, Adams County Health Department spokesperson Karen Potts announced.

Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use by the FDA for people 16-17 years old.

Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available to people 18 and older.

Appointments must be prescheduled to receive a vaccine in the following locations.

In Ritzville, the v...