Flu vaccine supply and demand puzzle faces the nation
The CDC notes 98 million people need the vaccine this winter with about 65 million doses available in the United States, while demand remains uneven as supply expands in some areas and remains scarce in others. Public health officials urge calling local health departments for vaccine access and emphasize protecting high risk groups.
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Doug McBride
Texas Department of State Health Services
Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
United States
Louis Manza
Lebanon Valley College
Pennsylvania
Mary Selecky
Washington State Health Department
Selecky
David Marks
Seattle
Marks
Llelwyn Grant
Watson
Seattle Medical Company
Christmas memories from Southwest Virginia towns
Residents recall simple festive times in Tazewell and Richlands, recalling decorated stores, streetcar rides, and neighborhood gatherings. Elders describe old Christmas lights across Main Street, family traditions at grandparents’ homes, and the shift to malls and modern tastes while cherishing the warmth of community.
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Virginia
Bettie Byrd St. Clair
Tazewell
St. Clair
Anthony Stevens
Springville
Tazewell County
Stevens
Main Street
Richlands
Susie Shrader
Tazewell County Historical Society
Santa Claus
Shrader
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Salvation Army and allies seek volunteers across Bluefield and Princeton
Salvation Army in Bluefield and Princeton plans its Christmas kettle drive at 30 locations through Christmas Eve amid ongoing needs for emergency and disaster assistance and children programs. Bluefield Union Mission reports a record Thanksgiving turnout and stresses 365 day operation and collaboration with other area groups. Tender Mercies Ministries in Princeton also seeks volunteers, with Greg Porter noting the volunteer role as a meaningful call.
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Salvation Army
Bluefield
Princeton
LaBatte
Burl LaBatte
Army
Bluefield Union
Craig Hammond
Hammond
Bluefield Union Mission
Tender Mercies Ministries
Greg Porter
Porter
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
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