Vaccines now available locally for those 6 mos.-5 years old Gene Marrano June 22, 2022 1 minute read Young children between 6 months and 5 years old do NOT get COVID-19 at the same rates as older people – but there have been hospitalizations and even deaths in that age range. Now there are two approved vaccines, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: State Police identify victim of fatal crash in Botetourt CountyNext: Hokies coach says better in-state recruiting is a must Related Stories Local roofing company doing its part to help veterans with Roofs for Troops makeover Gene Marrano March 9, 2026 0 Longtime Virginia Tech professor discusses Iranian conflict as it enters 10th day Web Staff March 9, 2026 0 Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day for the Children’s Miracle Network is here Gene Marrano March 6, 2026 0