State attorneys general issue a warning for Halloween about marijuana-type treats
State officials alert parents of the unregulated, illegal marijuana snacks that favor the sober, major brand.
Children's Health
Why some parents want their kids vaccinated against COVID — and some don't
Authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 has many kids, parents and teachers eagerly anticipating shots and perhaps slightly more normal lives.
A hospital hiked the price of a routine childbirth by calling it an 'emergency'
Obstetrical emergency departments are a new aspect of some hospitals that can inflate medical bills for even the easiest, healthiest births. Just ask baby Gus' parents about their $2,755 ER charge.
Youtube, Snapchat and TikTok officials testify to Senators on kids' online safety
Officials of YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok spoke before a Senate subcommittee looking at the platforms' impact on kids and teens.
FDA advisory panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
After some debate, a group of scientists advising the FDA concluded that the vaccine's benefits outweigh its risks for young children.
Advisers vote on whether FDA should authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids
A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisors voted on whether the agency should authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.
Pediatricians prepare for COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Dr. Noreen Womack, a pediatrician in Idaho, about preparing to vaccinate children in an area where many people are hesitant to vaccination.
Despite higher COVID risk, most pregnant Americans remain unvaccinated
Only a third of pregnant Americans are vaccinated for COVID-19, despite being at far higher risk for complications and death.
With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together
With students back at school this fall, classes sound almost normal — they just look a little different.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 is over 90% effective in kids ages 5-11
Pfizer-BioNTech says their COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective in kids ages 5 to 11. The Food and Drug Administration is likely to decide on emergency authorization as soon as the last week of October.