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As COVID vaccines become available to children ages 12-15, experts answer parents’ top questions about COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents and teens.
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Until kids 12 and under can get vaccinated against COVID-19, what are the rules for them wearing masks and social distancing?
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1 in 5 parents in new national poll say their child had a virtual health visit over the past year, a noticeable jump for pediatric telemedicine.
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A new clinic focuses on children and teens who experience lingering symptoms after COVID, including respiratory issues, fatigue and joint pain
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What parents can expect with vaccine rollouts among adolescents and younger children over the next few months and year.
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Experts explain why places are seeing record increases in COVID infections among kids and how families can minimize exposure risks.
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How a simple health care need gained importance during the pandemic.
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Polls of people aged 14 to 24 about masks, distancing and more show the importance of focusing communications on protecting others,
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New mandates require children ages 2-4 to wear masks at places like stores, daycare and camps. Specialists share their secrets to helping kids comply.
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Teens and young adults are increasingly eager to get vaccinated against coronavirus but a minority, including many Black teens, express the same vaccine hesitation as older adults.
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As experts point to team sports as a driver of COVID youth cases, 1 in 4 parents give their sports leagues low rankings for consistently enforcing safety guidelines.
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Young patient’s reaction to commercial featuring gold medalist and double amputee Jessica Long goes viral, leads to Zoom introduction.
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Baby Gus appeared healthy, but further investigation revealed a congenital heart defect.
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Research says vaping cannabis may cause worse respiratory issues than e-cigarettes or smoking cigarettes or marijuana alone.
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From medical play to gaming, child life specialists offer different ways to ease stress and anxiety in kids during medical visits.