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COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What you need to know

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are available to children in the U.S. Here's what to know about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, the possible side effects, and the benefits of ...
WRAL

COVID vaccine for kids: What to know and where to go

Almost 400 children ages 5 to 11 received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday, when Wake County Public Health clinics first began offering vaccines for that age group. The scaled-down ...
STAT

When it comes to vaccine schedules, the U.S. is now the outlier

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

Study Shows Kids Born in These Months May Be More Likely to Get the Flu—Here's Why

Kids with summer birthdays are less likely to get flu shots during their well visits, which can increase their risk of getting sick, a new study says. Pediatricians recommend scheduling a quick “shots ...
Medical Xpress

What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids that's sprayed in their noses?

Many kids are scared of getting needles, and this can stop them getting vaccinations that protect that against the flu. Less than 1 in 4 Australian children were vaccinated against influenza in 2025.