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Meningitis Vaccine Program For Teenagers Helps All Ages
Teenage meningitis vaccine programs can help drive herd immunity across all ages.
Children At High Risk For COVID-19 Received Higher Level Of Protection From Vaccine
The key is to make sure every child who needs the vaccine is able to get it, and that is to combat the inequalities when it comes to access.
Research Has Found Driving Forces Of Vaccine Hesitancy Among Parents
As of late September 2022, only 31% of children between the ages of 5 and 11 had their COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer & Moderna Ask FDA To Approve Their "Bivalent" Booster For Children
Earlier this month, the CDC approved the Pfizer Omicron booster for those over the age of 12, but they want to have it available for younger children.
Experts Addresses How Concerned Parents Should Be About Polio
First, it has been said that this Polio started from a traveler who received an oral live poliovirus vaccine.
Pediatricians Urges Families To Get Their Children The Flu Shot
Make sure children get the flu shot as soon as it is available by the end of October.
Trial Underway For Monkeypox Treatment For Children
The monkeypox treatment trial for kids is looking promising as researchers are familiar with another illness that is similar.
"Updated" COVID-19 Boosters Coming Soon For 12 & Up
Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster shot is coming soon, and it will be available for everyone over the age of 12 years old.
Less Than Half Of Parents Plan To Give Youngest Children COVID-19 Vaccine
Despite the vaccines being shown to be safe and effective, parents are still not willing to get them for their children.
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25 Million Children Missed Routine Vaccinations
25 million children across the world have missed out on routine vaccines due to the pandemic, and this could be a problem.
Elmo Got His COVID-19 Vaccine As Part Of PSA
The PSA was tweeted out by Sesame Workshop, and it said that it is OK to have questions about the vaccine for children, as Elmo and his dad did.
COVID Vaccines For Younger Children Approved
Children as young as 6 months will be getting their COVID shots.
Parents Look To The News & Government For Vaccine Information
Parents will often cite news and government as their top sources for vaccine information when it comes to their children.
Pfizer Vaccine For Young Children Produces "Strong" Antibody Response As Trial Completes
Pfizer has released their findings on their 3-dose vaccine for younger children.
Only 1 In 5 Parents Plan On Vaccinating Children Younger Than Five
27% of parents reported that they would “definitely not” be getting their child vaccinated.
Children's Pandemic Mental Health Was Influenced By Parents Vaccination Status
The study found that stress in children about the pandemic declined after vaccines started to roll out for adults.
COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Wanes For Autism Parents After Some Time
Two surveys were done to find out why those who cared for autistic kids were hesitant on giving them the COVID vaccine.
Unvaccinated Children Twice As Likely To Be Hospitalized With COVID-19
28.2% of the 5- to 12-year-old population is fully vaccinated.
Moderna Asks FDA For Authorization On Young Children's COVID Vaccine
The vaccine is 51% effective in children under the age of 2, and 37% among 2 to 5-year-olds.
Children Are Behind On Their Routine Vaccinations
The missing vaccines are for measles, chickenpox, and meningitis.