CONWAY — As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in New Hampshire, Memorial Hospital officials say one of the driving factors is the number of young people contracting the disease.
COVID-19 vaccinations here are open to anyone age 16 and older. Beginning Monday, there will no longer be a residency require requirement. People must still register for an appointment by visiting vaccines.nh.gov or by calling 211. Teens under age 18 also must have parental consent to receive a vaccine.
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