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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...Gusty Thunderstorms with Small Hail and Cold Air Funnel Clouds
through Early Tonight...

Gusty thunderstorms capable of producing cold air funnel clouds
and small hail are forecast through early tonight. These cold air
funnels are developing underneath thunderstorms that are moving
across the area. Underneath these showers...spinning columns of
air that look like tornadoes may continue to develop. These
funnels usually are very brief and rarely touch the ground. If
these funnels do touch down...they most likely will not cause
damage to life or property.

Cold air funnels are due to very cool air aloft...warm moist air
near the ground...and are usually in association with a strong
area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere. Due to
little or no wind shear...they are usually weak and very brief.

Children's COVID-19 vaccines available at Jackson Co. Health Dept.

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    Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.

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JACKSON COUNTY (WSIL) -- Following approval by the FDA and CDC, the Jackson County Health Department is now offering Pfizer's vaccine to children age 5-11.

A vaccination clinic only for those ages 5-11 will be held at JCHD on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 8:30am-12:30pm. Second dose appointments for Dec. 4 can be made on-site after the first dose.

Also, beginning November 15, vaccination hours at JCHD will expand until to 5:00pm Mon-Thu to better accommodate children. Other clinics specifically for children will be announced soon.

According to Bart Hagston, Administrator at Jackson County Health Department, “The recent demand for Moderna boosters has resulted in our vaccination appointments being perpetually full two weeks in advance. The expansion of evening hours and special clinic days for children will help us get this critical population vaccinated, along with vaccines also being available at pediatrician offices and pharmacies.�

All vaccinations at JCHD require an appointment. Visit and click on the box near the top of the page to schedule, or call the Health Department at 618/684-3143 to make an appointment over the phone. A parent or legal guardian must accompany all children.

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Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.

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