Health Concerns Mount for Migrant Children at Outdoor Holding Sites
A federal judge is expected to rule soon on whether the government must provide shelter, food and medical care to minors while they await processing. NYT > Health
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5 children killed in humanitarian aid airdrop, Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health says
Five children were killed in the Gaza Strip by a humanitarian aid airdrop from an unidentified foreign country on Friday, the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health said. ABC News: Top Stories
Unvaccinated and Vulnerable: Children Drive Surge in Deadly Outbreaks
About 60 million “zero-dose children” have not received any vaccines and have aged out of routine immunization programs. Protecting them will require a costly vaccination blitz. NYT > Health
Many Children May Have Lost Medicaid Coverage Because of State Errors
Federal officials warned state agencies to review their systems for establishing eligibility, as they pare back Medicaid rolls. Children in particular may have been affected. NYT > Health
Drowning Is No. 1 Killer of Young Children. U.S. Efforts to Fix It Are Lagging.
Thirty years of progress in decreasing drowning deaths in the United States appears to have plateaued, and disparities in deaths among some racial groups have worsened. NYT > Health
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination in Children
This page is designed to answer frequently asked questions concerning children receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Neurologic complications common in children hospitalized with COVID
by Jessica Pasley Physicians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt have found another reason to vaccinate children against COVID-19: to help reduce the likelihood of neurologic complications caused by the virus. “COVID-19…
COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects in Children and Teens
Children and teens may have some side effects after getting their COVID-19 vaccine, but they should go away within a few days. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Tot among 5 children wounded in 2 quadruple shootings in Philadelphia
Five children, including a toddler, were wounded in two quadruple shootings that erupted overnight in Philadelphia, according to police. ABC News: Top Stories
COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Children and Teens
CDC recommends everyone ages 5 years and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Everyone ages 12 years and older should also get a COVID-19 booster shot. 2019 Novel Coronavirus