COVID Vaccine For Children

• More children in Canada need to get their COVID-19 jabs, Trudeau says

  "Almost half of kids across this country have gotten their vaccine. ... We need to get more, so please ask your parents if you can get vaccinated," Trudeau said.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2022
  
• Hospitalizations skyrocket in U.S. for kids not eligible for COVID vaccines

  Hospitalizations of U.S. children under five with COVID-19 soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began, according to government data.

  World

  Jan 7, 2022
  
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• B.C. to start vaccinating kids age 5 to 11 against COVID next week

  The BCCDC and provincial health will be working to distribute information to families so they can read about the studies done looking into the Pfizer vaccine.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2021
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• COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Ontario kids 5 to 11 can be booked starting Tuesday

  The Ontario government says the child-sized COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer for those aged five to 11 can be booked starting on Tuesday at 8 a.m.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2021
• Israel OKs COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5-11

  Experts say Israel's aggressive vaccination efforts have helped curb the spread of COVID-19 and bring a recent wave of the delta variant under control.

  Health

  Nov 14, 2021
• Over 900K U.S. kids to receive first Covid-19 jab by day end: White House

  As the Biden administration ramps up COVID-19 vaccinations of children, more than 900,000 American kids aged 5-11 are expected to get their first shot by the end of Wednesday.

  Health

  Nov 10, 2021
• Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: How the shot differs for kids and adults

  The formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine for children and adults is the same but the dosage and presentation are different, Pfizer says.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2021
• Fauci backs COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. school kids amid Delta variant surge

  Dozens of schools in the United States have had to delay the start of the school year or shut down since opening in August due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2021
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• COVID-19 vaccine trials for children are ongoing. How do they differ from adults?

  In Canada, only Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use in children aged 12 years and up, while trials are under way for younger age groups.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2021