Tag: Child and teen health
WHO: Vaccinating kids ‘not a high priority’ amid shortage
GENEVA — The World Health Organization’s top vaccines expert said Thursday that immunizing children against COVID-19 is not a high priority from a WHO...
Ohio ready to announce 2nd Vax-a-Million incentive winners
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio residents who were recently vaccinated may want to answer their phone Wednesday even if the number isn't familiar. It might...
Romania launches drive to vaccinate 12 to 15-year-olds
BUCHAREST — Romania on Wednesday started administering COVID-19 vaccines to young teenagers aged 12 to 15, after the European Medicines Agency approved use of...
Texas push to close shelters for migrant kids alarms groups
AUSTIN, Texas — A move by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to shutter more than 50 shelters housing about 4,000 migrant children could seriously disrupt...
Eye exams seek to improve outlook for rural Romanian kids
NUCSOARA — Sometimes, one simple test can change a life.
Dozens...
UNICEF says malnutrition spikes for Haiti kids amid pandemic
LES CAYES, Haiti — Severe acute childhood malnutrition is expected to more than double this year in Haiti as the country struggles with...
US agency loosens mask guidance for summer campers
NEW YORK — Kids at summer camps can skip wearing masks outdoors, with some exceptions, federal health officials said Friday.
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though...
Feds: Semi driver who killed 5 kids lied on health forms
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A fiery 2019 Florida interstate crash that killed five children from a Louisiana church headed to Walt Disney World was...
Hamas leader says 80 fighters killed in war with Israel
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Hamas’ leader in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday said 80 militants were killed during the 11-day war with Israel...