Health Nov 10 White House says campaign to vaccinate children off to a ‘very strong start’ About 900,000 kids aged 5 to 11 will have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in their first week of eligibility, the White House said, providing the first glimpse at the pace of the school-aged vaccination campaign.
Health Nov 02 CDC clears the way for Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11 The Food and Drug Administration already authorized the shots for children ages 5 to 11 — doses just a third of the amount given to teens and adults. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends who should receive…
Health Nov 02 CDC advisers endorse COVID shot for kids 5-11 If the CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, signs off as expected, it will mark the first opportunity for Americans under 12 to get the powerful protection of any COVID-19 vaccine.
Health Nov 02 WATCH: CDC advisory panel endorse Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel will have a discussion and vote Tuesday on the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of five to 11.
Health Oct 28 U.S. introduces more stringent standards for lead poisoning in children U.S. health officials are changing their definition of lead poisoning in young children. The more stringent standard was announced Thursday.
Health Oct 22 Is it time to get a COVID-19 booster? Which one? A number of factors, including the vaccine you started with and when your last dose was, help determine when you qualify, according to recommendations issued Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health Oct 22 CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different vaccine for that next shot.
Health Oct 21 U.S. salmonella outbreak tied to onions sickens more than 650 U.S. health officials say a salmonella outbreak tied to onions has sickened more than 650 people in 37 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 129 people have been hospitalized.
Health Oct 15 U.S. health officials say states can pre-order COVID vaccines for younger children U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to pre-order doses starting next week.
Health Oct 07 More than 120,000 U.S. kids had caregivers die during pandemic, study finds A new study suggests the number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated. And the toll has been far greater among Black and Hispanic Americans.