kids health

Six-year old Savannah Ducatel says she likes being able to play with her friends at her after-school program. Savannah's mom says having access to the service has been a "blessing" — allowing her the ability to work full time.

Education

Florida ranks fifth in nation for education, according to yearly nonprofit ranking

Danielle Prieur

The Annie E. Casey Foundation releases its Kids Count data, every year, tracking child welfare throughout the country based on a number of different factors.

Moderna says its vaccine appears to be about 51 percent effective for children ages 6 months to less than 2 years, and 37 percent effective for those ages 2 to less than 6 years.

Moderna asks FDA to authorize first COVID-19 vaccine for very young children

Rob Stein

The company says a low-dose version of its vaccine triggers an immune response in children ages 6 months to less than 6 years equivalent to what has protected older children and adults.

The Florida Department of Health issued the new guidance on May 8, 2022, a day after Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo (third from left) joined Gov. Ron DeSantis and a panel of physicians in announcing his intentions.

Florida's new COVID vaccine guidance for healthy kids: 'Risks outweigh benefits'

Carl Lisciandrello

Children with underlying health conditions should consider taking the vaccine and parents "are encouraged to discuss the risks and benefits" with their doctor.

A 6 year-old child holds a sticker she received after getting the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at the Child Health Associates office in Novi, Mich., on Nov. 3.

What you can expect when vaccines become available for kids under 5

Wynne Davis

Parents of children under 5 have to wait a little bit longer before COVID vaccines are available. In the meantime pediatricians are still working to increase vaccinations in the 5-11 age group.

Elsa Estrada, 6, smiles at her mother before receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday at a pediatric vaccine clinic for children ages 5 to 11 set up at Willard Intermediate School in Santa Ana, Calif.

Nearly 1 million kids ages 5-11 will have their first COVID shots by the end of today

Tamara Keith

About 3% of children in the age group authorized last week to get a low-dose vaccine will have their first shots by Wednesday, according to the White House.

A health care worker administers a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to a child at a pediatrician's office in Bingham Farms, Michigan. Federal agencies are considering whether to start giving the vaccine to children ages 5 to 11 in the near future.

When can kids under 12 get their shots? Here's the timeline

Selena Simmons-Duffin

There are a couple of big steps to get through before U.S. kids under 12 might be able to get the vaccine. Here's how the process works and when the shots could arrive.

Pharmacist LaChandra McGowan prepares a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic operated by DePaul Community Health in New Orleans in August. Soon children ages 5 to 11 could be eligible for Pfizer shots.

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine appears more than 90% effective in kids 5 to 11

Scott Hensley

The companies studied a 10 microgram vaccine dose in children 5 to 11, a third of the dose used for adults, to minimize side effects and because it still prompts a strong immune response.

An All Children's Hospital Physician Is Hopeful As A Vaccine Trial For Kids Yields Promising Results

Bailey LeFever

He estimates the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine may be available for children by November or December.

Radio

South Florida Pediatric Leaders Explain COVID-19 Risks For Kids

Alexander Gonzalez

Health officials are figuring out the COVID-19 risks for children.At least six South Florida kids have been hospitalized this week for a rare condition…

New Bill Tries To Stop Kids From Walking Down The Aisle In Florida

In Florida, 16- and 17-year-olds can get married to someone of any age with the signature of a parent. If a girl is pregnant, she can get married at any…

First Conscious Kids Fest Draws Hundreds

Mindfulness can make you a superhero. That was the message at the first Conscious Kids Festival at Unity on the Bay, a church in Miami, this weekend."I…

Radio

Advice For Parents Of Special Needs Kids

Joseph Cooper

10/17/13 - Thursday’s Topical Currents begins with Mark and Sandy Horowitz. They’re the parents of 14 year old son Ian. They’ve authored the book, I WISH…