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Parts of rural Nebraska already vaccinating ages 16+

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Parts of rural Nebraska already vaccinating ages 16+
Parts of rural Nebraska already vaccinating ages 16+

While Douglas and Sarpy Counties have only recently expanded their vaccination efforts to include those 55 and older, parts or rural Nebraska are already vaccinating people over the age of 16 and 18.

Health departments in rurabusy Thursday.

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