Kawasaki disease cases fell by 28 percent and remained low during periods of pandemic-related masking and school closures
FDA Approves Pfizer, Moderna Shots for Those 5 Years and Younger
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will vote on Saturday on whether to endorse the shots
FDA Panel Backs Pfizer, Moderna Shots for Children 5 Years and Younger
Panel’s recommendations will now go to the FDA, which is expected to approve use of the vaccines this week
FDA Advisors Back Moderna Shot for Older Children, Teens
Some panel members noted that the vaccine would likely help prevent serious illness but not be as good at blocking mild infections
FDA Panel to Weigh Moderna Vaccine for Those Aged 6 to 17
Regulators have been concerned about reports of myocarditis seen mostly in young men receiving the Moderna vaccine
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Shots Work for Children Under 5, FDA Says
On Wednesday, advisory panel will weigh whether the FDA should authorize the use of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for young children
Millions of COVID-19 Shots Ready for Children Under 5: White House
Children under 5 are the only age group in the United States not yet eligible for COVID-19 shots
Immunity to Omicron Low for Children With Prior COVID-19 Infection
Children vaccinated twice had higher titers against all variants, including omicron, versus those with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection
Mental Health Impact of Pandemic-Linked School Closures Explored
Mental health hospitalizations for suicide attempt or self-injury increased 41.7 percent by fall 2020, with a 49 percent increase seen among girls
COVID-19 Vaccines Coming for Children Under 5 in June: White House
Federal government has an initial supply of 10 million doses of pediatric vaccines