Children Under 5 Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA and CDC have endorsed Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children who are under 5 years old but at least six months of age....
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Jun
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Jun
Local Children to Witness Salmon Release in Richmond Marina
Children in the Richmond Police Activities League will watch as young salmon are released in the Richmond Marina to give the fish a better chance at survival....
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Jun
Medicaid Health Coverage Is Guaranteed, but for How Much Longer?
Medicaid and CHIP coverage has lasted without renewal for most of the pandemic. Ending this provision could disproportionately affect children of color....
16
Jun
Mistrust and Misinformation Hold Back Black Vaccination Rates
Some Black parents are wary of the COVID-19 vaccine, partly because of online myths but mostly because they don't trust the healthcare system....
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May
Bay Area Health Officials Offer Advice on Dealing with Infant Formula Shortage
Health officials advised parents to breastfeed their babies, if possible, and offered tips on substitutions and more to deal with the baby formula shortage....
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May
Pfizer Says 3 COVID Vaccine Doses Are Safe, Effective in Children Under 5 in Latest Trial Data
Three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was 80% effective at preventing infections in kids 6 months to 5 years old, data released Monday showed....
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May
FDA Authorizes COVID Boosters for Children Ages 5-11
Children ages 5-11 are now eligible to receive a booster shot five months after completing their initial COVID-19 vaccination series, the FDA said Tuesday....
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May
Kids Continue to Suffer in Mental Health ‘Shadow Pandemic’
The pandemic has severely hurt children's mental health, but paying attention to the positives in their lives and activities like civic engagement can help....
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Apr
FDA Fully Approves Remdesivir to Treat COVID-Positive Pediatric Patients
Remdesivir is now fully approved by the FDA to treat people as young as 28 days who have COVID-19 and are at high risk of serious illness....
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Mar
In-Person Schooling, Vaccinations & Community Support Are Critical for Kids
Children generally are safer from the negative health effects of COVID-19, but they have suffered the consequences of the pandemic in many ways....
02
Feb
The Expanded Child Tax Credit Gave Poor Families a Boost, But It Didn’t Last
With the American Rescue Plan, President Biden expanded the Child Tax Credit and lifted millions of children out of poverty. Then, the expansion expired....
29
Jan
The Battle Over Vaccine Rules for Kids Reignites in California
Lawmakers want to create stricter vaccine mandates, especially for children. They anticipate an especially fierce fight in the coming months....
06
Jan
Pandemic Further Worsens Ongoing Youth Mental Health Crisis
Suicidal behavior and other mental health issues have been on the rise among young people for years, a disturbing trend the pandemic has made worse....
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Dec
Waiting to Get Kids Vaccinated Comes With Its Own Risks
Many parents say they want to wait before getting their kids the COVID-19 vaccine, but experts say it's crucial for children's physical and mental health....
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Nov
Vaccination Protects Children from the Dangers of COVID-19
California Surgeon General and pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke Harris says the COVID-19 vaccine gives children "an essential layer of protection."...
