Children COVID-19

• Parents feel ‘isolated’ in COVID’s 6th wave. How to protect your kids

  Canada's COVID-19 sixth wave is playing out differently across the nation, infecting all age groups including children. How can they stay protected during this wave?

  Health

  Apr 27, 2022
  
• Toronto Board of Health report outlines pandemic impact on children, young people

  A report from the Toronto Board of Health is looking at the health impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and youth.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: U.S. children hospitalized in record numbers as vaccinations lag

  During the week of Dec. 22-28, an average of 378 children 17 and under were admitted per day to hospitals with the coronavirus, a 66 per cent increase from the week before.

  World

  Dec 30, 2021
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• Pfizer sends kids’ COVID-19 vaccine trial data to U.S. FDA

  Pfizer said a lower dose of its vaccine provided a strong immune response in the target age group in a 2,268-participant clinical trial.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2021
• More young people in Saskatchewan ‘sicker than ever’ as COVID-19 cases rise: medical professionals

  Saskatchewan's health care system is under strain amid the fourth wave, and cases are growing among the populations unvaccinated, including those too young to get the jab.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
• Windsor, Toronto hospitals opening COVID clinics for children as cases rise

  In Windsor, the hospital's chief operating officer and nursing executive said the facility has seen a doubling of demand in pediatric testing over the last few weeks.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2021
• Long COVID rare among children, but experts call for more research

  Long COVID is a rare phenomenon in which symptoms including fatigue, brain fog and headaches seem to manifest in the weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection.

  Health

  Aug 15, 2021
• Canada likely to see ‘resurgence’ of common viruses among children after COVID-19: experts

  The resurgence comes as provinces begin to ramp up reopening plans across the country, with several outlining potential changes to social distancing guidelines.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2021
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• Montreal pediatric specialist answers questions about the coronavirus and kids

  COVID-19 affects young children less severely than older adults, but parents are still coping with the stress that their kids could be vectors of transmission.

  Health

  Jan 1, 2021
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• Alberta researcher finds coronavirus negatively impacting childhood physical activity

  With public health measures coming into effect and cancelling sports "overnight", one researcher says restrictions on gatherings and physical distancing left families without their typical outlets for group exercise.

  Health

  Aug 9, 2020