ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida reported more than 55,000 younger teens have been vaccinated and as efforts continue, more events are underway to help inoculate younger Floridians.
State data shows 55,438 children between 12 and 14 years old have been vaccinated so far. Orange County public schools partnered with the health department to offer free COVID-19 vaccines to students, their families, and the community on Saturday at three area middle schools.
This event is not the only one the district plans to offer as it will provide more opportunities over the summer. [TRENDING: Fiancé confesses in shooting death of tattoo worker | Why’s it so windy in Fla.