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The rate of hospitalization for COVID-19 among kids ages 0-17 rose five-fold from late June to the middle of August as the delta variant took hold in the United States, the CDC said Friday. Based on data from 14 states — including New York and Connecticut — the CDC said the COVID-associated hospitalization rate for children and adolescents the week…

Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.

Massachusetts has no plans to create any mass vaccination sites for children, the state’s top health official said at a hearing Monday. Instead, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services will focus on getting COVID-19 vaccine shots out through school-based clinics and pediatricians, Secretary Marylou Sudders said. Museums and other venues will also be tapped. “That’s where kids...

COVID cases are on the rise as we get closer and closer to the first day of school and some Massachusetts lawmakers are wondering if the state is doing enough to protect our unvaccinated kids. “I think we need to have a more transparent conversation,” said Democratic State Rep. Marjorie Decker. With only weeks to go until her two kids…

Camps said they keep the kids in pretty small groups, so their counselors can keep a close eye on them to make sure they’re drinking enough water and not showing any signs of dehydration.

Every summer we hear about children and pets being left in hot cars. Natalie Lizarraga spoke to Amber Rollins, from Kids and Car Safety, about what parents can do to prevent a tragedy from happening.

Moderna said its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in kids as young as 12 years old.

Louisville, Kentucky student D’Corey Johnson wowed the internet recently with a viral performance of the National Anthem on his school’s morning announcements. D’Corey and mom Nakia told us about his influences including Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and Jennifer Hudson before singing for us!

New data shows the nearly 49,000 new cases of reported pediatric COVID-19 cases last week was the lowest weekly total since late October.

With the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved for children as young as 12, we take a look at the debate over whether vaccinations should be required for students.

There is a growing mental health crisis across the country, and, according to the numbers, it’s hitting children the hardest. Hospitals in New Hampshire are now inundated with adolescent psychiatric patients waiting for an in-patient bed to open up in the Granite State. Inside the Wentworth Douglass Emergency Department, there are five designated beds for mental health patients. “But...

Pfizer said it will seek emergency authorization for the COVID vaccine for kids ages 2-11 in September, The New York Times reported — a prospect that pediatricians are welcoming. Pediatricians say that vaccinating kids, even toddlers, should play a big role in reaching herd immunity.

While fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 compared to adults, children can get infected and spread the virus to others, even if asymptomatic. Coronavirus symptoms are similar in adults and children, according to the CDC, and can look like other common illnesses like colds, strep throat or allergies. So how can you tell the difference? The most common COVID…

The CDC has issued new guidance for summer camps.

In a video with more than 65 million views @camifrobabe on TikTok, 2-year-old Camille says a tearful goodbye after spending time with her Papiére, Tony. Camille, Tony and mom Colette sat down with LX News’ Ashley Holt to talk about their roles as internet joy spreaders.

Pediatricians have seen the mental health impact firsthand and are saying that cases of anxiety and depression among kids are on the rise

For young children struggling to adapt to the stress of a year-long pandemic, experts say try using toys to process feelings, build emotional health and foster communication.

Jaime Mulligan of Milton, Massachusetts, is one of the many working moms who’s been doing it all during this pandemic. “Teacher, technology director, chauffeur, never mind my full time job, housekeeper…. It’s been the hardest year of my life,” she said. In what little spare time she has, Mulligan assists grassroots organization Open Milton Public Schools. It’s one of...

North Andover, Massachusetts, photographer and mother Abby Murphy took photos of kids sharing what they missed or have struggled with during the year the coronavirus pandemic forced people into lockdown and kept many students out of schools.