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COVID and kids

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Nov 29

Watch 9:24
How unresolved grief could haunt children who lost a parent or caregiver to COVID

By Jason Kane and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News

The number of U.S. deaths from COVID-19 has surpassed 775,000. But left behind are tens of thousands of children — some orphaned entirely — after their parents or a grandparent who cared for them died. In this report co-produced with…

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Nov 23

Watch 6:55
Vaccinating minority communities remains a challenge amid rise in COVID cases

By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson

Since the Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, more than two million children have been vaccinated. Public health officials are highlighting the importance of providing vaccines to low…

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Nov 15

Watch 4:30
What undecided parents need to know about the COVID vaccine for kids

By Nicole Ellis, Courtney Norris

Nicole Ellis, the NewsHour's new digital anchor and correspondent, anchors live coverage on our streaming platforms. She recently spoke with parents about the questions they have about the COVID-19 vaccine for children, and joins Judy Woodruff with what she learned…

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Nov 04

Why COVID-19 vaccine doses differ based on age

By Brian Peppers, The Conversation

An immunologist explains how your immune system changes as you mature.

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Nov 03

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Wednesday declared it a "great day" in the fight against the pandemic as medical providers began inoculating children ages 5 to 11 with the COVID-19 shot across the country.

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Nov 03

WATCH: White House COVID task force holds briefing

By Associated Press

The White House COVID-19 task force held a briefing on Wednesday as vaccinations finally roll out to U.S. children as young as 5, to the relief of some parents even as others have questions or fears.

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Nov 02

CDC clears the way for Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11

By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

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…

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Sep 08

Missouri left mask rules up to school districts. Parents say their kids are at risk

By Gabrielle Hays

Missouri parents say they've had to constantly adjust as mask rules change across the state.

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Aug 25

Watch 5:51
When will young children be eligible for the COVID vaccine? An expert weighs in

The makers of the leading COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. all said Wednesday they have new data showing that an extra shot of their vaccine can boost protection significantly. After Pfizer, the remaining could receive full FDA approval as early…

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