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Posted by: Lubna Mazin, PharmD on Nov 02, 2021

Understanding the differences between an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and full FDA approval is very important when making the most informed decisions for your family.

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COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: How to Prepare Your Kids
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children 5-11 years old, it might be time to have a conversation with your kids about what the vaccine is, how getting it could make them feel, and why it’s important. Here are a few tips for having that conversation.
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What You Should Know About Long COVID
Medical providers across the nation are seeing an increase in cases of what is being called long, or long-haul COVID. Here is what you need to know about the condition, which refers to cases with continuing symptoms that last beyond a few weeks.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Why Masks Should Be On Your Back-to-School List This Fall

Jul 27, 2021

Many children were hopeful that school would look typical in the fall with no safety measures needed. However, if schools return without safety measures, there is a large risk for an outbreak that may lead to a return to remote learning. Read More

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Advance Child Tax Credit Payments: What Should Families Do?

Jul 16, 2021

As part of COVID-19 relief, Congress expanded Child Tax Credits for 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan. This includes monthly payments made directly to parents and caregivers from July through December. Read More

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Keeping Children and Adolescents Healthy: The Importance of Vaccines

Jul 12, 2021

Polio. Diphtheria. Mumps. The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us how deadly and disruptive diseases like these can be. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stay up to date with vaccines. Read More

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COVID-19 Vaccine and Risk for Heart Inflammation in Youth: What Parents Need to Know

Jul 02, 2021

Federal health officials have said that there is a likely association between currently available COVID-19 vaccines and myocarditis and pericarditis in adolescents and young adults. Here's what you need to know. Read More

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Preparing Your Child for the COVID-19 Vaccine

Jun 11, 2021

If your child is hesitant to get the vaccine, here are five ways to talk to them about the vaccine, its benefits and how to prepare them for it. Read More

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The Truth About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

May 27, 2021

The same Pfizer vaccine that has been used in adults has now been authorized for children 5 and older. Here are the facts about the vaccine, backed by information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read More

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COVID-19 and Obesity: Creating Healthy Habits

May 05, 2021

With the loss of normalcy during COVID-19, the environmental conditions in which people are born, live, and work as they relate to unhealthy weight, race and ethnicity have been exposed and magnified. Read More

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COVID-19 and Pollen Allergies: The Perfect Storm

Apr 16, 2021

As much as we all hoped we wouldn’t have to worry about this again, the COVID-19 pandemic persists as the spring tree pollen season begins. Pollen allergies affect millions of children and adults, causing misery for weeks to months each spring, summer, and autumn. Read More