Kids Vaccine

• Moderna asks U.S. to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6

  Moderna submitted data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that it hopes will prove two low-dose shots can protect babies, toddlers and preschoolers from COVID-19.

  World

  Apr 28
  
• COVID-19 vaccine rate for children remains low amid Omicron wave

  In the two months since Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine was approved for children aged five to 11, only 51 per cent in that age group have had at least one dose.

  Health

  Jan 24
  
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• Parents with vaccine worries should talk to their doctor, says B.C. pediatrician

  A pediatrician who has researched COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents says people with concerns about the shot should seek trusted information from their doctors.

  Health

  Jan 8
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• A family divided: When parents, kids disagree on COVID-19 vaccines

  What happens when both sides of the COVID-19 vaccine debate live under one roof? Global News has the story of one Ontario family divided over vaccines.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2021
• Provinces enlisting therapy dogs to help kids get COVID-19 vaccine

  At least three provinces have been recruiting therapy dogs to help reassure children and adults nervous about getting needles at vaccination clinics for months.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2021
• 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
• Preparing kids for the COVID-19 vaccine: What Alberta parents need to know

  "Don't spring it on them while you're driving into the clinic parking lot," advised clinical psychologist Katie Birnie.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2021
• Healthcare professionals weigh in on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11

  Saskatchewan healthcare providers weigh in on Health Canada's announcement of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids 5-11.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2021
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• COVID-19: B.C. to begin vaccinating kids aged 5 to 11 years old week of Nov. 29

  Health Minister Adrian Dix says just 21 per cent of B.C.'s 360,000 kids in the 5-11 age range are registered so far. Health Canada announced its approval earlier on Friday.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2021
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• Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11

  Children aged five to 11 will soon be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Health Canada announced. The vaccine will require two doses of 10 micrograms each.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2021