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NPR News: Vaccinating young kids might finally be possible this month. But will it be easy?

Vaccinating young kids might finally be possible this month. But will it be easy? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, about the latest guidance on children under 5 getting the vaccine to protect against COVID-19. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: Thousands of kids are getting sick from downing melatonin pills

Thousands of kids are getting sick from downing melatonin pills Last year, U.S. poison control centers got 52,000 calls about children consuming worrisome amounts of the dietary supplement, a popular sleep aid. Two children have died in the past decade. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: As the baby formula crisis worsens, it's also magnifying disparities in the U.S.

As the baby formula crisis worsens, it's also magnifying disparities in the U.S. Empty store shelves. Frustrated parents. The formula shortage has upended life for millions of families across the nation and magnified longtime disparities in how infants receive nutrition. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: Kids with hearing loss will now learn spoken English and ASL in Los Angeles schools

Kids with hearing loss will now learn spoken English and ASL in Los Angeles schools Los Angeles schools will now teach both American Sign Language and spoken English to younger students. The policy change is meant to correct a history of suppressing ASL. But some say it goes too far. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: The baby formula shortage is prompting calls to increase support for breastfeeding

The baby formula shortage is prompting calls to increase support for breastfeeding As parents scramble to find scarce baby formula and the government races to boost production and imports, some advocates say the U.S. should do more to encourage breastfeeding. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: More baby formula shipments arrive from overseas in an effort to ease the shortage

More baby formula shipments arrive from overseas in an effort to ease the shortage Australia is sending the equivalent of more than 27 million 8-ounce bottles of goat's milk and other baby formulas, as the U.S. government works to replenish store shelves during the shortage. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: The trauma of gun violence affects all children, not just the ones who were there

The trauma of gun violence affects all children, not just the ones who were there NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Washington Post reporter John Woodrow Cox, author of the book Children Under Fire, about the immediate and long-term affects of gun violence on children. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: Research shows policies that may help prevent mass shootings — and some that don't

Research shows policies that may help prevent mass shootings — and some that don't The amount of resources devoted to studying gun violence is paltry compared to its public health impact. Still the evidence shows certain policies might help prevent mass shootings. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: There's a baby formula controversy in Kenya, too. But shortages are not the issue

There's a baby formula controversy in Kenya, too. But shortages are not the issue Some media reports say the government is banning baby bottles. Not true. A new law clamps down on advertising for bottles and infant formula. But bottle users are still concerned. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: What to say to kids about school shootings to ease their stress

What to say to kids about school shootings to ease their stress The death of children, shot at school, is hard to comprehend. It can be even harder for kids. Counselors say parents should take cues from their kids, listen to their fears and answer their questions. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: How schools and the Biden administration are prioritizing student mental health

How schools and the Biden administration are prioritizing student mental health Schools and the federal government are trying to provide the kinds of mental health support that many families either can't find, or can't afford. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: Low-dose COVID vaccine is safe and effective for young kids and babies, Pfizer says

Low-dose COVID vaccine is safe and effective for young kids and babies, Pfizer says Pfizer and BioNTech say three shots of their low-dose pediatric COVID vaccine appears to safely stimulate the immune systems of babies, toddlers and young children to protect them against omicron. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: Pfizer says children under 5 can get 3 low-dose versions of its COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer says children under 5 can get 3 low-dose versions of its COVID-19 vaccine Three shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for kids 6 months to under 5 prompted a strong immune response. Preliminary data suggests the vaccine is effective and safe. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response in kids under 5

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response in kids under 5 Pfizer plans to submit the new data to the Food and Drug Administration this week, bringing families with young children one step closer to a long-awaited vaccine. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: Abbott CEO apologizes for the formula shortage as the first overseas shipment arrives

Abbott CEO apologizes for the formula shortage as the first overseas shipment arrives "We're sorry to every family we've let down," wrote CEO Robert Ford. The shuttered plant at the heart of the shortage will reopen in June, but it may take months before production is back to normal. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11 If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees, as expected, it would open a third COVID-19 shot to healthy elementary-age kids. Read more on NPR

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NPR News: FDA head says baby formula factory could reopen in the next week or two

FDA head says baby formula factory could reopen in the next week or two But Abbott has said that, after production resumes, it could take about two months before new formula begins arriving in stores. The company's factory has been closed due to contamination problems. Read more on NPR

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