CONWAY — While many people have yet to receive their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, some who have gotten the vaccine are anticipating getting a third shot this fall following President Joe Biden's announcement last month that booster shots were coming.
“We are getting some calls and walk-ins asking for the booster shot, but we are not scheduling booster shots at this time,” hospital spokesperson Tim Kershner said Wednesday.
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