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 Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0 Galactic to headline Roanoke’s Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival in April Ian Price January 27, 2026 0 Billy Strings to perform at Berglund Center this summer Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0