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Vaccinating children: the benefits outweigh the risks

Boise State Public Radio News | By Abby Cheng
Published October 14, 2021 at 8:05 AM MDT

Children younger than 12 don’t have a COVID-19 vaccine approved for them yet. Medical experts say vaccinating this population is critical to slowing the spread of the virus in Idaho. Abby Cheng reports.
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Abby Cheng
Abby is a creative writing major and senior at The College of Idaho. An Idaho native, Abby enjoys hiking, skiing and reading outside.
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