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This May 2022 photo provided by Pfizer shows production of the Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 in Puurs, Belgium. U.S. health advisers on Saturday, June 18, recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers -- the last group without the shots.

CDC advisers recommend COVID-19 shots for children under 5

This May 2022 photo provided by Pfizer shows production of the Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 in Puurs, Belgium. U.S. health advisers on Saturday, June 18, recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers -- the last group without the shots.

June 18, 2022, 12:04pm Health

U.S. health advisers on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots. Read story

Evergreen Public Schools adds fourth summer meals site

June 18, 2022, 5:58am Clark County Health

Evergreen Public Schools has added a fourth site to its summer meals program. All children ages 1 to 18, regardless if they attend an Evergreen school, are eligible to participate. Individuals older than 18 who are physically or mentally disabled and participating in a school program for students with disabilities… Read story

This May 2022 photo provided by Pfizer shows production of the Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 in Puurs, Belgium. U.S. regulators on Friday, June 17, authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin next week.

FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers

This May 2022 photo provided by Pfizer shows production of the Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 in Puurs, Belgium. U.S. regulators on Friday, June 17, authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin next week.

June 17, 2022, 9:13am Health

U.S. regulators on Friday authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin next week. Read story

WSU Spokane embarks on $15.5 million renovation for College of Medicine

June 17, 2022, 9:02am Health

A $15.5 million renovation project will transform one of the oldest buildings on Washington State University’s Spokane campus into the central hub for the university’s College of Medicine. Read story

Clark County health inspections, June 7-14

June 17, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Health

20th St. Mini Mart, 2900 E 20th St., Vancouver 0 Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 activity rate increases for first time in two weeks

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June 16, 2022, 1:56pm Clark County Health

Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate increased slightly this week for the first time in two weeks. Read story

FILE - Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, listens during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, tested positive for COVID-19, and was experiencing mild coronavirus symptoms, according to a Wednesday, June 15, 2022, press release posted by the NIH.

Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms

FILE - Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, listens during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, tested positive for COVID-19, and was experiencing mild coronavirus symptoms, according to a Wednesday, June 15, 2022, press release posted by the NIH.

June 15, 2022, 3:41pm Health

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America’s pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Read story

FILE - A boy receives a dose of China's Sinovac COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine at a community vaccination center in Hong Kong on Feb. 25, 2022. U.S. government advisers met Wednesday, June 15, 2022 to decide whether to endorse COVID-19 shots for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, moving the nation closer to vaccinations for all ages. According to the World Health Organization, 12 countries are vaccinating kids under 5.

FDA advisers move COVID-19 shots closer for kids under 5

FILE - A boy receives a dose of China's Sinovac COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine at a community vaccination center in Hong Kong on Feb. 25, 2022. U.S. government advisers met Wednesday, June 15, 2022 to decide whether to endorse COVID-19 shots for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, moving the nation closer to vaccinations for all ages. According to the World Health Organization, 12 countries are vaccinating kids under 5.

June 15, 2022, 12:19pm Health

COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday. Read story