Jayden Holmes, 9, a student at Carver elementary School, is ready to get his COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, he and his mother, Shankita Holmes, who works in nursing, were outside the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center on Arthur Ashe boulevard, which has been set up as a community vaccination center by local health officials. The youngster, who was nervous about getting a needle, survived the shot and said he was feeling good when he left. Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to receive the vaccine.
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Area parents eager to get children 5 to 11 vaccinated against COVID-19
Richmond Raceway was a flurry of activity last Saturday morning as more than 100 children ages 5 to 11 were vaccinated for the first time against COVID-19.