May 23 Three Pfizer COVID shots protect children under 5, company says By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5 and that it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. Continue reading
Apr 28 Moderna asks for FDA approval of vaccine for young children By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children. Continue reading
Apr 12 In Bucha, children face the horror of Russia’s invasion By Cara Anna, Associated Press Bucha witnessed some of the ghastliest scenes of Russia’s invasion, and almost no children have been seen in its silent streets. Continue reading
Mar 23 Moderna says low-dose COVID shots for kids under 6 are safe and effective By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The pharmaceutical company said in the coming weeks it would ask regulators in the U.S. and Europe to authorize two small-dose shots for youngsters under 6. Continue reading
Mar 16 Talking to kids about nuclear tensions? Experts advise telling the truth By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Questions about nuclear weapons can sometimes make this moment feel reminiscent of growing up during the Cold War. Experts and parents recommend speaking simply with younger kids who ask questions but avoiding detailed discussions of scary topics. Continue reading
Mar 14 For kids with COVID-19, everyday life can be a struggle By Colleen Long, Associated Press More than 12.7 million children in the U.S. alone have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 6:48 A new program is giving some New York moms $1,000 a month By Zachary Green New York City’s first guaranteed income program is providing up to $1,000 a month to some low-income mothers of newborns. The minds behind the program are hoping it will be beneficial for early childhood development. NewsHour Weekend’s Zachary Green reports… Continue watching
Jan 12 COVID-19 vaccination rates for children are low. Experts say parents are ‘taking an enormous risk’ By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Distrust, misinformation and other factors have combined to produce what authorities say are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5 to 11. Continue reading
Dec 30 Number of U.S. children hospitalized with COVID hits near-record high By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in close to record numbers. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 7:52 COVID-19 vaccines and children: What you need to know By PBS NewsHour Millions of children over five across America have been vaccinated against the coronavirus – advancing the fight against the pandemic. Still, parents have concerns about potential side effects and possible booster shots. Dr. Sallie Permar, pediatrician-in-chief at New York Presbyterian… Continue watching