Registration for the Vaccine Incentive Scholarship Program for Kids Ages 5 to 11 is Now Open

This week on the Minnesota Native News Health Report. Registration is open for the “Kids Deserve A Shot” vaccine incentive program

Show Notes

Governor Tim Walz announced that “registration is open” for parents whose 5- to 11-year-olds have received the COVID-19 vaccine.  

 

Minnesotans can enter to win one of five college scholarships… in the amount of 100-thousand dollars.

 

This is all part of the state’s “Kids Deserve a Shot” vaccine incentive program.

 

Any Minnesota parent or guardian whose 5- to 11-year-olds have EVER received BOTH Doses of COVID-19 vaccine by April 11th… can enter. 

 

On April 15th, the State will hold a drawing for five of the these 100-thousand scholarships… which will be valid at any public or private non-profit higher educational institution in Minnesota.

 

This is part of an effort to boost the vaccination rate of our state’s children.

Minnesota is a national leader in vaccinating children ages 5 to 11… but this age group still has the lowest vaccination rate among all eligible residents.

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