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CDC ends quarantine recommendations for schools
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Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids under 5? We’ve got answers
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The Covid treatment remdesivir is now FDA-approved for kids under 12
This approval provides a much needed safety net for our youngest population, but it doesn’t replace the need for a pediatric vaccine, experts say.
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All those coughs and sniffles from your little one could be lending you cross-immunity.
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Covid hospitalizations rising among kids under 5, AAP says
“While children ages 0-4 are one-quarter of the overall U.S. child population, they comprise roughly half of recent COVID-19 hospital admissions.”
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What parents need to know about bivalent boosters
The FDA recently authorized Pfizer's bivalent boosters for certain kids down to 6 months. Here's how to know if your child is eligible for one.
CDC ends quarantine recommendations for schools
If your child is exposed to Covid in a school setting, they can now stay in class.
Having young kids might protect you from severe Covid, study shows
All those coughs and sniffles from your little one could be lending you cross-immunity.
Everything parents need to know about the BA.5 subvariant
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Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids under 5? We’ve got answers
Vaccines are now available for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. As more guidelines are announced, we’ll update you here.
The pandemic drastically increased rates of postpartum depression. Dr. Harvey Karp shares what could help mothers now
And it’s not just PPD rates that are rising: Postpartum anxiety and post-traumatic stress are up, too.
The Covid treatment remdesivir is now FDA-approved for kids under 12
This approval provides a much needed safety net for our youngest population, but it doesn’t replace the need for a pediatric vaccine, experts say.
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