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In the Berkshires, the majority of vaccinations are expected to take place at major clinics run by local public health officials, Berkshire Health Systems and Community Health Programs. Some people also have been able to receive vaccines at local pharmacies.

Experts help interpret the evidence, but they may differ on details that can be confusing for non-experts, and filtering out what matters from a rising sea of misinformation has become a daunting task.

You tried your best. You ate all the vitamin C. You washed your hands. And somehow you still got a cold. Tis the season after all. Whether it's got you or someone you love, it's time to get ready for one of the less pleasant parts of this time of year.

On June 16, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM), serving the Berkshires from Great Barrington, invites you to get "Hopped Up For Health" with a 5K and 12K Run or Walk, or a 50 mile recreational bike ride starting at 9 A.M. at Big Elm Brewery in Sheffield.