5 things you should know before you talk about consent with children
By Christine Koh, CNN At a large family gathering when I was a kid, an adult female relative I barely knew gave me a rough hug, then yanked the…
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When could Covid-19 vaccines be available for younger kids? An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN The initial results are in: On Monday morning, Pfizer announced that its Covid-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-old children is safe…
Continue ReadingTwo-for-one vaccine clinics fight flu and Covid, too
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN They’re a fall staple in most communities across the United States: flu shot clinics. But this year many will offer…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 death rate more than 4 times higher in least vaccinated states than in most vaccinated
By Madeline Holcombe and Deidre McPhillips, CNN The average rate of Covid-19 deaths in the 10 least vaccinated states was more than four times higher…
Continue ReadingNearly 226,000 Covid-19 cases were reported in children last week, pediatrician group says
By Jen Christensen and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Covid-19 infections have continued to increase “exponentially” among children across the…
Continue ReadingA Covid-19 vaccine for younger children could be available by Halloween — here are 4 steps that must be taken first
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A highly anticipated announcement Monday from the companies Pfizer and BioNTech revealed that their lower-dose Covid-19…
Continue ReadingCovid vaccines are on the way for younger children. Here’s why they’re different
CNN By Maggie Fox and Amanda Sealy, CNN Vaccine maker Pfizer said Monday tests have shown its Covid-19 vaccine works well in children ages 5 to 11.…
Continue ReadingBreak the ice with your tween or teen using TV shows, social media and podcasts
By Michelle Icard, CNN Trying to talk with adolescents can feel fruitless, but you have a way to reach them that you may not realize. Meeting kids…
Continue Reading1 in 5 parents say their kids eat more fast food during the pandemic, poll finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN For some families, the pandemic has thrown a wrench in healthy eating plans due to stress from remote work, e-learning, money…
Continue ReadingA Covid-19 vaccine for younger children could be available by Halloween — here are 4 steps that must be taken first
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A highly anticipated announcement Monday from the companies Pfizer and BioNTech revealed that their lower-dose Covid-19…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds is safe and shows ‘robust’ antibody response, Pfizer says
By Amanda Sealy, CNN In a highly anticipated announcement, Pfizer said on Monday a Phase 2/3 trial showed its Covid-19 vaccine was safe and generated…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases forcing hospitals to ration care is unfair and unacceptable, expert says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN With the spread of the Delta variant and lagging vaccination rates, Covid-19 cases have strained many hospitals across the…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 origins: Why the search for the source is vital
By A. Chris Gajilan, CNN No clear culprit. No smoking gun. While Covid-19’s origin story is currently defined by a lack of hard evidence and…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 origins: Why the search for the source is vital
CNN By A. Chris Gajilan, CNN No clear culprit. No smoking gun. While Covid-19’s origin story is currently defined by a lack of hard evidence…
Continue Reading‘We will not boost our way out of this pandemic,’ CDC director says as 70 million eligible Americans remain unvaccinated
CNN By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Three-quarters of eligible Americans have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and some are now able to…
Continue ReadingMore people died in Alabama during 2020 than were born as Covid-19 deaths continue rising in the US
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Alabama had more people die last year during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic than births, a top health official said, as…
Continue ReadingMore people died in Alabama during 2020 than were born as Covid-19 deaths continue rising in the US
CNN By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Alabama had more people die last year during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic than births, a top health official said,…
Continue ReadingAfter 169 hospitals, a dad finally got the Covid-19 care he needed — and changed dozens of skeptics’ minds
By Holly Yan, CNN Every breath Robby Walker takes is one that almost didn’t happen. Just a few weeks ago, the Florida father of six was on a…
Continue ReadingThe ‘devious licks’ TikTok challenge has students stealing toilets and vandalizing bathrooms
By Megan Marples Whether it’s stolen urinals, smashed floor tiles or missing soap dispensers, the destruction is apparent in school bathrooms…
Continue ReadingVaccine boosters for more people are on the horizon. But the unvaccinated remain the biggest obstacle to curbing the pandemic
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN While more people are likely to be eligible for Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, the most glaring issue prolonging the pandemic…
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