More than 360,000 children under 12 have been vaccinated: CDC data
This post was originally published on this siteMore than 360,000 children under age 12 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, as the country scales up pediatric vaccinations.The preliminary data as of Monday…
Will children of color get vaccinated at the rates of other kids? Experts say equity is key to new normal.
This post was originally published on this siteFrom pharmacy deserts to neighborhoods without pediatric care, underserved children, often Black and brown, face barriers to get COVID-19 shots.
The FDA reveals why it really hasn’t approved the Moderna vaccine for kids yet
This post was originally published on this site A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the first round of staff vaccinations at a hospital in Denver. The Food and Drug Administration said Sunday that it will need more time to decide if the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children ages...
F.D.A. Expected to Clear Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine for Young Children
This post was originally published on this siteExperts said the shot could bring relief to parents anxious about their children getting sick, though some worry that those most at risk may slip through the cracks.
FDA Review of Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids Expected
This post was originally published on this siteU.S. health regulators are expected to weigh in soon on the evidence for giving the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to children 5 to 11 years old.