COVID In Kids

• Omicron COVID-19 variant ‘less severe’ than Delta for kids under 5, new U.S. study says

  A study from the U.S. suggests that children younger than five who are infected with Omicron have less risk of severe health outcomes than those infected with the Delta variant.

  Health

  Apr 2, 2022
  
• COVID-19 is surging in American kids. Here’s what Canadian parents need to know

  The Delta variant is now also the main circulating variant of the virus in many parts of Canada and experts say a jump in infections in kids is likely this fall.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2021
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatchewan vaccinating youth 12+, announce second dose rollout

  Saskatchewan will vaccinate youth aged 12 to 15 with the Pfizer vaccine, plan to start second doses to those 85 of age and older on May 17.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
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• ‘Is it approved for me yet?’: Sask. family with diabetic daughter welcomes lower Pfizer age limit

  Health Canada announced Wednesday that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is 'safe and effective' for children aged 12 and up.

  Health

  May 5, 2021
• Alberta pediatricians urge premier to bring in tighter COVID-19 restrictions to better protect children

  Alberta's pediatricians are urging Premier Jason Kenney to immediately bring in new public-health measures to better protect children from COVID-19.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2021