Children's Health

The world's 1st malaria vaccine gets a green light from the World Health Organization

7:11am October 07, 2021

by Jason Beaubien

The World Health Organization has given approval for the world's first malaria vaccine. Malaria kills hundreds of thousands of people every year, with at least half being children under age 5.

A nurse administers the world's first malaria vaccine during a 2019 pilot program in Ghana. The World Health Organization has now recommended the vaccine for use in countries with moderate to high levels of malaria transmission.

Health & Safety

WHO greenlights the world's first malaria vaccine — but it's not a perfect shot

7:56pm October 06, 2021

by Jason Beaubien

It's also the first vaccine against a parasitic disease in humans. But there are issues to consider, from its rate of effectiveness to the dosage schedule.

French Catholic clergy abused hundreds of thousands of children, report finds

4:51pm October 05, 2021

by Eleanor Beardsley

A new report in France says hundreds of thousands of children have been abused by priests and others working in the Catholic Church over the last 70 years.

California will require all students be vaccinated once approved by FDA

8:02am October 02, 2021

by Nicole Nixon

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is mandating that all eligible students be vaccinated against COVD-19 once fully approved by the FDA. The requirement could take effect as early as January of 2022.

Health & Safety

Hui-wen Sato: What can grief provide us?

10:02am October 01, 2021

For pediatric critical care nurses, tragedies are part of the job. But so much loss can wear on you. Nurse Hui-wen Sato describes how she found her way--through the life-giving lessons of grief.

Queue Listen Now

Facebook's Own Research Says Its Apps Can Harm Mental Health. Senators Have Questions

5:00pm September 30, 2021

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz about the Senate hearing where Facebook answered questions on the impact its products have on young people's mental health.

A Planet Fitness employee cleans equipment before a gym's reopening in March in Inglewood, Calif., after being closed due to COVID-19. Reduced access to recreation likely has contributed to weight gain during the pandemic.

Health & Safety

Obesity Rates Rise During Pandemic, Fueled By Stress, Job Loss, Sedentary Lifestyle

3:34pm September 29, 2021

by Yuki Noguchi

New data shows the pandemic exacerbated an already fast-growing problem, tipping more Americans' weight over the scales into unhealthy territory.

Maine's Effort To Regularly Test Students For COVID Is Straining School Staff

5:04pm September 28, 2021

by Robbie Feinberg

In Maine, hundreds of schools have opted into a state plan to test students every week to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep classrooms open. But that's easier said than done for some districts.

A young girl looks in the mirror as she puts on a colorful mask.

Show And Tell: How Are Your Kids Getting Creative With Masks?

7:30am September 28, 2021

by LA Johnson

Which cute and cool masks do your kids like best? How are they expressing themselves with their mask choices? Send us a postcard, or a story or a photo.

Health & Safety

Ohio Sees Uptick In COVID-19 Cases In Children

7:54am September 26, 2021

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Dr. Adam Mezoff, Chief Medical Officer and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Dayton Children's Hospital, about the rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases in Ohio.