CONWAY — Following federal approval for a COVID-19 booster vaccine for some people last week, the state Friday issued recommendations for older people and others who can receive a booster or third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Memorial Hospital started providing booster shots Wednesday at the hospital's COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the former Weather Discovery Center in North Conway Village.
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Will Owen, emergency preparedness coordinator at Memorial Hospital, said officials are evaluating whether to open the vaccine clinic extra days. (SCREEN SHOT)
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