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The only thing different this year will be the requirement to wear a mask whenever you enter a building on the fairgrounds.

Since it opened in January (the 25th) the site has given out close to 80,000 vaccines.

Unlike the expected boost when everyone 16-and-over could get vaccinated (which never really happened), the expansion to ages 12-15 has picked up traffic.

Now that the FDA has cleared the use of vaccines for 12-year-old children (they're actually classified as the 12-15 age group) the Fairgrounds Vaccination site says they've been getting questions. From Tuesday's report and update, officials say they've received questions if they will be administering vaccines to that age group...

While those seeking a Johnson and Johnson vaccine do face more hurdles, for Pfizer, appointments not required.

Officials stress people to come in and get vaccinated; because in part shots are perishable.

Lt. Klem of KPD put out a video during 11AM hour, indicating 500 vaccines accounted for, site is now closed until Tuesday.

Center being set up Monday, parking lot opens at 10, vaccinations not until at least 1PM.

Benton County Fairgrounds site slated to be up 1PM Monday, pending proper arrival of vaccines. But don't just show up expecting to get a shot.