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Alexandria, VA
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Virginia Boy Airlifted After Tree Branch Shatters Skull, Breaks Spine During Backyard Play Virginia Boy Airlifted After Tree Branch Shatters Skull, Breaks Spine During Backyard Play Virginia Boy Airlifted After Tree Branch Shatters Skull, Breaks Spine During Backyard Play
Virginia Boy Airlifted After Tree Branch Shatters Skull, Breaks Spine During Backyard Play He wasn't climbing the tree. He was just playing beneath it. That's when a massive tree branch came crashing down, striking 5-year-old Declan Amburgey in the head and turning an ordinary afternoon in his Virginia backyard into a fight for recovery. The accident happened on Wednesday, July 8, when the force of the falling branch left Declan unconscious and unresponsive, according to a fundraiser launched on behalf of his family. His mother, Michelle, called 911. Within minutes, Declan was airlifted to a trauma center. Doctors discovered two skull fractures, a severe hematoma, compression …

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by Zak Failla
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Saratoga Hospital Cantina Kids Fun Run Returns To Congress Park On May 31 Saratoga Hospital Cantina Kids Fun Run Returns To Congress Park On May 31 Saratoga Hospital Cantina Kids Fun Run Returns To Congress Park On May 31
Saratoga Hospital Cantina Kids Fun Run Returns To Congress Park On May 31 Saratoga Hospital’s 18th Annual Cantina Kids Fun Run will return to Congress Park in Saratoga Springs to support pediatric emergency services. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026, with races beginning at 9 a.m. Children and families are encouraged to get active and enjoy a fun-filled morning. The run will include two race options for children of varying ages and abilities. Per Saratoga Hospital, all proceeds will go directly toward pediatric-related training, certifications, equipment, and technology, helping Saratoga Hospital provide care to pediatric patients and their famil…

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by Daily Voice
Enola-East Pennsboro, PA
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Triple-Fatal Christmas Day Head-On Crash, 2 Children Airlifted: PA State Police Triple-Fatal Christmas Day Head-On Crash, 2 Children Airlifted: PA State Police Triple-Fatal Christmas Day Head-On Crash, 2 Children Airlifted: PA State Police
Triple-Fatal Christmas Day Head-On Crash, 2 Children Airlifted: PA State Police A triple-fatal Christmas Day crash left two children fighting for their lives after a violent head-on collision, Pennsylvania State Police announced Thursday, Dec. 25. The crash happened on SR 150 (North Eagle Valley Road) near Swartz Hollow Road in Howard Township at approximately 2:26 p.m., according to PSP Rockview. State police said a 2009 Pontiac G6 traveling northbound and a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder traveling southbound both crossed the center line, resulting in a head-on collision in Centre County. The driver and two passengers inside the Pontiac were killed as a result of injuries su…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Contents Of Time Capsule Left By Princess Diana Revealed Contents Of Time Capsule Left By Princess Diana Revealed Contents Of Time Capsule Left By Princess Diana Revealed
Contents Of Time Capsule Left By Princess Diana Revealed A long-buried secret from the era of “Dianamania” has come to light, as a time capsule placed by Diana, Princess of Wales, has been opened at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.  The unveiling, which comes more than three decades after the capsule was sealed, offers a poignant reminder of Diana’s enduring legacy and the world she helped define. The time capsule, originally intended to remain hidden for centuries, was unearthed earlier than planned due to the hospital’s redevelopment project.  On Wednesday, Aug. 27, hospital officials opened that the box had been placed inside…

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by Joe Lombardi
Jackson, NJ
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Live-In Nanny Shook, Tossed Two Infants: Jackson PD Live-In Nanny Shook, Tossed Two Infants: Jackson PD Live-In Nanny Shook, Tossed Two Infants: Jackson PD
Live-In Nanny Shook, Tossed Two Infants: Jackson PD A 58-year-old live-in nanny was arrested and charged last month for abusing two 7-week-old twin infants in Jackson, authorities said. A father reported his wife observed their nanny, who was not identified by police, shaking, tossing and improperly handling their newborn babies, Jackson police said. The babies were taken to a pediatrician for treatment and then moved to a nearby hospital for evaluation, police said. The parents were able to provide video evidence of the nanny’s abuse and she was arrested at the family ‘s residence, police said.

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by Sam Barron
National Interest
Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Prompts CDC Warning Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Prompts CDC Warning Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Prompts CDC Warning
Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Prompts CDC Warning Cases of walking pneumonia have spiked significantly, especially among children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning in a brand-new advisory. The agency said increases in M. pneumoniae-associated pneumonia infections began late this past spring, peaked in August, and have remained high.  The CDC said it's using various surveillance tools "to better understand any differences in demographics, severity of illness, and outcomes as compared to M. pneumoniae infections prior to the COVID-19 pandemic." The agency said it's also contacting heal…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Dollar Tree Sold Lead-Infused Applesauce Pouches For Weeks After Recall, FDA Says Dollar Tree Sold Lead-Infused Applesauce Pouches For Weeks After Recall, FDA Says Dollar Tree Sold Lead-Infused Applesauce Pouches For Weeks After Recall, FDA Says
Dollar Tree Sold Lead-Infused Applesauce Pouches For Weeks After Recall, FDA Says Despite a recall notice and multiple warnings from the Food and Drug Administration, Dollar Tree continued to sell applesauce pouches containing lead for weeks, federal officials say. The popular retail chain was issued a letter from the FDA this month regarding the WanaBana fruit puree pouches, distributed by Negasmart. "As described below, laboratory analysis of multiple lots of WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches, including finished product samples collected from Dollar Tree stores, detected extremely high concentrations of lead," the letter reads.  "... you conti…

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by Cecilia Levine
Gaithersburg, MD
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5 Hospitalized With CO Exposure In Maryland Religious Ceremony, Officials Say 5 Hospitalized With CO Exposure In Maryland Religious Ceremony, Officials Say 5 Hospitalized With CO Exposure In Maryland Religious Ceremony, Officials Say
5 Hospitalized With CO Exposure In Maryland Religious Ceremony, Officials Say Five people were hospitalized in Montgomery County after being exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide during a religious ceremony Sunday, June 16, responders said. Officers responding to a 911 call for one person suffering chest pain in a medical emergency ultimately found three adults and two children who had been exposed to more than 300 ppm of carbon monoxide around 10:30 p.m. on Elm Grove Circle in Cloverly, the county's fire department said. The source of the CO was found to have been charcoal burners used for a ceremony indoors with poor ventilation. According to the Consumer Prod…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
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Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentionally Contaminated: FDA Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentionally Contaminated: FDA Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentionally Contaminated: FDA
Applesauce Pouches May Have Been Intentionally Contaminated: FDA Lead contamination from applesauce that sickened dozens of youngsters may have been an "intentional act," a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official said in a brand-new report. The WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée Pouches were distributed nationwide through online and retail stores. The products subject to the recall, along with lot codes, are: WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including three packs of 2.5 oz. - with the following lot codes shown on this page from the (FDA). Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack, 90g pouches, were …

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by Joe Lombardi
Elizabeth, NJ
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Family Of Boy Fighting Lymphoma Sees Community Support Family Of Boy Fighting Lymphoma Sees Community Support Family Of Boy Fighting Lymphoma Sees Community Support
Family Of Boy Fighting Lymphoma Sees Community Support Riley Gray is enduring the fight of his life at just seven years old. The New Providence resident was battling stomach pains and after a trip to the emergency room, it was discovered he had a mass on his colon, necessitating emergency surgery. The largest mass was removed, though some tumors remain and Gray will be forced to have a colostomy bag for the next six to eight months. Gray was diagnosed with Burkett's Lymphoma, though the condition is treatable and his prognosis is good. He will remain in the hospital for the next four to six weeks. A fundraiser has been created to assist his fa…

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by Sam Barron
Bristol, PA
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Padlocked Fridge, Rats Found In Bucks House Of Horrors Where 7 Kids Were Living: Police Padlocked Fridge, Rats Found In Bucks House Of Horrors Where 7 Kids Were Living: Police Padlocked Fridge, Rats Found In Bucks House Of Horrors Where 7 Kids Were Living: Police
Padlocked Fridge, Rats Found In Bucks House Of Horrors Where 7 Kids Were Living: Police Seven children are in protective custody after police found them living in squalor in a Bucks County trailer, according to authorities.  Their parents, 43-year-old Shane Robertson and 37-year-old Crystal Robertson, are each charged with seven felony counts of endangering the welfare of a child, said Pennridge Regional Police Department in a release.  The investigation began on April 23, when PRPD was called to the 600 block of Roseann Lane in West Rockhill Township for a report of three children entering an abandoned trailer, the department said.  Officers brought the trio h…

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by Mac Bullock
Lynn, MA
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Salem Father Supports Kids Like His Daughter By Running Boston Marathon For Make-A-Wish Salem Father Supports Kids Like His Daughter By Running Boston Marathon For Make-A-Wish Salem Father Supports Kids Like His Daughter By Running Boston Marathon For Make-A-Wish
Salem Father Supports Kids Like His Daughter By Running Boston Marathon For Make-a-wish Hector Gonzalez was not a runner when he signed up to run the Boston Marathon, but he was a father and wanted to help children with life-threatening medical conditions like his daughter.  Elviette Gonzalez, who goes by Eli, has a life-threatening immune system disorder. The 20-year-old and her family, who live in Salem, were able to go on a Hawaiian vacation thanks to Make-A-Wish, and her father is now paying it forward by running the Boston Marathon to help another child receive a wish.  "I've always wanted to do the Boston Marathon," he said. "Twenty-six miles in one day is nothing compa…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lynn, MA
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'Beautiful' Haverhill Children Survive Fatal Crash, Community Sends Much-Needed Aid 'Beautiful' Haverhill Children Survive Fatal Crash, Community Sends Much-Needed Aid 'Beautiful' Haverhill Children Survive Fatal Crash, Community Sends Much-Needed Aid
'Beautiful' Haverhill Children Survive Fatal Crash, Community Sends Much-Needed Aid A nine-month-old child was left wearing a full body and neck brace 24 hours a day because of a single-car crash that sent his sister flying 50 feet from the vehicle, critically injured his mother, and led to the death of the car's driver.  The children's father, Joshua Burney of Haverhill, created a GoFundMe to raise funds for hospital bills and days out of work and was met with a flood of support. The fundraiser has garnered over $7,000 in only three days.  Burney's children, Lively and Lorenzo, and their mother were injured in the accident that occurred in East Kingston, New Hampshire on …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Impetigo: What You Need To Know About The "School Disease" Impetigo: What You Need To Know About The "School Disease" Impetigo: What You Need To Know About The "School Disease"
Impetigo: What You Need To Know About The "School Disease" Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection that mostly affects children, though anyone can get it through contact with someone who is infected. The name stems from impetere, meaning “to attack” in Latin, as it is one of the most contagious skin infections that exists today. While impetigo usually isn’t too serious, it can lead to complications if left untreated. Let’s go through everything you need to know about impetigo, including its causes, symptoms, and how to treat it. Causes of Impetigo Impetigo is a bacterial infection on the outer layers of the skin, usually affecting the face,…

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Worcester, MA
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Massachusetts' 'Princess Melayah' Loses 4-Month Battle With Rare Condition Massachusetts' 'Princess Melayah' Loses 4-Month Battle With Rare Condition Massachusetts' 'Princess Melayah' Loses 4-Month Battle With Rare Condition
Massachusetts' 'Princess Melayah' Loses 4-Month Battle With Rare Condition A Massachusetts family is grieving after losing their "princess" to a rare condition ahead of the holidays.  Melayah, age 6, was admitted to Boston Children's Hospital with an "unexpected illness" the week before Christmas, according to a GoFundMe campaign. The Worcester elementary school student was waiting for a new pair of lungs while she fought for her life with her family by her side. All the while, Melayah's family said she maintained her sassy persona and even made her Christmas list for herself and her siblings. Our Woodland family lost a precious little first grader. The family…

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by David Cifarelli
White Plains, NY
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Alarming Surge In Kids Hospitalized With Non-COVID Virus Putting Strain On Hospitals Alarming Surge In Kids Hospitalized With Non-COVID Virus Putting Strain On Hospitals Alarming Surge In Kids Hospitalized With Non-COVID Virus Putting Strain On Hospitals
Alarming Surge In Kids Hospitalized With Non-covid Virus Putting Strain On Hospitals An alarming surge in potentially serious respiratory illnesses among children is sparking concern nationwide, and in the region. Cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common cold virus that can be associated with severe disease in young children as well as older adults, are now rising in 32 states, including New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The non-COVID-19 related virus, common among children, is now appearing earlier in the season and more frequently. Connecticut has been especially affected, seeing an unprecedented number of children infected by the illnes…

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by Joe Lombardi
Dorchester, MA
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Bomb Hoax At Boston Children's Hospital Comes As Facility Is Under Attack Bomb Hoax At Boston Children's Hospital Comes As Facility Is Under Attack Bomb Hoax At Boston Children's Hospital Comes As Facility Is Under Attack
Bomb Hoax At Boston Children's Hospital Comes As Facility Is Under Attack A bomb threat Tuesday night, Aug. 30, sent Children's Hospital into panic as the facility went into lockdown, and bomb squads scoured the building for any potentially explosive material. Thankfully it was a hoax, but it came as the facility is being attacked online and in the press.  The bomb threat was called into the hospital around 8 p.m., WCVB reported. Boston police set up a perimeter on surrounding streets and blocked anyone from entering the building. Though people could leave if they wanted, the report said. Happening now: #Boston police set up a perimeter around Boston Children…

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by Josh Lanier
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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14 Young Soccer Players Hospitalized With Breathing Problems In Drew U HazMat Situation 14 Young Soccer Players Hospitalized With Breathing Problems In Drew U HazMat Situation 14 Young Soccer Players Hospitalized With Breathing Problems In Drew U HazMat Situation
14 Young Soccer Players Hospitalized With Breathing Problems In Drew U HazMat Situation Fourteen children were hospitalized with breathing problems after being exposed to higher-than-normal levels of chlorine during summer camp at Drew University Monday, July 18, officials said. The juveniles, participating in a soccer program for children ages 10 to 17, reported shortness of breath, difficulty speaking between breaths, nausea and general airway issues while in a pool at the Madison university around 12:20 p.m., Morris County officials said. A small amount of chlorine had accidentally been released into the pool. Tests detected normal levels of chlorine and all systems were wo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Stony Point, NY
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Dunkin' Donuts 'Iced Coffee Day' To Benefit NY Children's Hospitals Dunkin' Donuts 'Iced Coffee Day' To Benefit NY Children's Hospitals Dunkin' Donuts 'Iced Coffee Day' To Benefit NY Children's Hospitals
Dunkin' Donuts 'Iced Coffee Day' To Benefit NY Children's Hospitals Coffee with a side of goodwill. That’s what Dunkin’ Donuts will serve up Wednesday, May 25, when the company hosts ‘Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day’ to “bring joy to kids” at children’s hospitals across the country. All day long, Dunkin’ will donate $1 from every iced coffee sold at participating locations to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, which aims to provide “the simple joys of childhood to kids battling hunger or illness,” according to a company statement. Locally, funds raised from the event will go to the following New York hospitals: Cohen’s Children Medical Center on Long Islan…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bronxville, NY
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COVID-19: Moderna Seeks Vaccine Authorization For Kids Under Age 6 COVID-19: Moderna Seeks Vaccine Authorization For Kids Under Age 6 COVID-19: Moderna Seeks Vaccine Authorization For Kids Under Age 6
Covid-19: Moderna Seeks Vaccine Authorization For Kids Under Age 6 Moderna says it has submitted a request to the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 6. The company made the announcement on Thursday, April 28, saying it submitted a request to FDA to authorize its vaccine for children from ages 6 months to 6 years old. Moderna's vaccines are currently only authorized for individuals aged 18 and older. "We are proud to share that we have initiated our EUA submission for authorization for our COVID-19 vaccine for young children," Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said. "We believe mRNA-1273…

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by Nicole Valinote
Yonkers, NY
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Three Yonkers Students Hospitalized After Eating Edible Marijuana Three Yonkers Students Hospitalized After Eating Edible Marijuana Three Yonkers Students Hospitalized After Eating Edible Marijuana
Three Yonkers Students Hospitalized After Eating Edible Marijuana Three elementary school students in Westchester were taken to the hospital after eating edible marijuana. The incident took place on Tuesday, April 5, in Yonkers when a student at the Patricia DiChiaro Elementary School brought what he thought was chocolate to school and shared it with two classmates, said Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos, of the Yonkers Police. The chocolate turned out to edible marijuana and the three students, ages 12 and 13, who ate the chocolate became sick, Politopoulos said. The teacher saw that something was wrong and brought it to the attention of the principal, he…

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
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COVID-19: Pfizer Asks FDA For Emergency Use Authorization Of Vaccine For Children Under 5 COVID-19: Pfizer Asks FDA For Emergency Use Authorization Of Vaccine For Children Under 5 COVID-19: Pfizer Asks FDA For Emergency Use Authorization Of Vaccine For Children Under 5
Covid-19: Pfizer Asks FDA For Emergency Use Authorization Of Vaccine For Children Under 5 New York-based Pfizer and its European partner BioNTech has requested that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expand the use of its COVID-19 vaccine to include children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old, officials announced. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, citing a host of clinical trials, the pharmaceutical company announced it is seeking emergency use authorization (EUA) to admit the vaccine to a wider range of children. Currently, the vaccine is only approved for children 5 years old and older. Pfizer said that it plans to complete its EUA submission “in the coming days,” and has alre…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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COVID-19: Westchester County To Host Vaccine Clinic For Kids Ages 5-11 This Week COVID-19: Westchester County To Host Vaccine Clinic For Kids Ages 5-11 This Week COVID-19: Westchester County To Host Vaccine Clinic For Kids Ages 5-11 This Week
Covid-19: Westchester County To Host Vaccine Clinic For Kids Ages 5-11 This Week Westchester County health officials have announced an upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children ages 5 to 11 this week. The vaccine clinic will take place in White Plains from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, the Westchester County Department of Health announced. The clinic will be located at the Westchester County Department of Health White Plains Clinic at 134 Court St. A parent or legal guardian must be present. Appointments can be scheduled online here.

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by Nicole Valinote
Danbury, CT
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COVID-19: US Sees Surge Of Cases Among Children; Here's Latest Data COVID-19: US Sees Surge Of Cases Among Children; Here's Latest Data COVID-19: US Sees Surge Of Cases Among Children; Here's Latest Data
Covid-19: US Sees Surge Of Cases Among Children; Here's Latest Data With children back in the classroom and activities moving indoors as the calendar turns to the holiday season, the US has seen a spike in new COVID-19 cases among children that are causing concerns. According to a new report, in the past week, more than 122,000 COVID-19 cases were reported among minors, marking a 22 percent increase from approximately two weeks ago. The numbers represent the 14th straight week that child COVID-19 cases topped 100,000, despite the vaccine becoming more readily available for those between the ages of 5 and 12, though the number has dropped since peaking at 25…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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COVID-19: Walgreens Opens Vaccine Appointments For Children Ages 5 To 11 COVID-19: Walgreens Opens Vaccine Appointments For Children Ages 5 To 11 COVID-19: Walgreens Opens Vaccine Appointments For Children Ages 5 To 11
Covid-19: Walgreens Opens Vaccine Appointments For Children Ages 5 To 11 Walgreens has opened up appointments at thousands of locations across the United States for children ages 5 to 11 to receive the newly-authorized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The company announced on Wednesday, Nov. 3, that the lower dose vaccine would be available at certain locations beginning Saturday, Nov. 6.  Walgreens said parents or guardians can schedule appointments on the Walgreens website, on the app or by calling 1-800-Walgreens. More appointments will be made available as stores receive additional vaccine shipments, the company said. “Walgreens pharmacy team members have sig…

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by Nicole Valinote
Greenwich, CT
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COVID-19: CDC Panel Recommends Vaccine For Kids Ages 5 To 11 COVID-19: CDC Panel Recommends Vaccine For Kids Ages 5 To 11 COVID-19: CDC Panel Recommends Vaccine For Kids Ages 5 To 11
Covid-19: CDC Panel Recommends Vaccine For Kids Ages 5 To 11 A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) panel has voted to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. The panel of vaccine advisers voted unanimously in favor of the recommendation on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 2. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky is expected to accept the recommendation before the vaccinations can begin for the age group, perhaps as early as Wednesday, Nov. 3. The dose will be much lower than the company's vaccine for teenagers and adults, about one-third of a full dose, according to reports.

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by Nicole Valinote
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Vaccine Mandate 'Certainly An Option,' For Students In NY, Hochul Says COVID-19: Vaccine Mandate 'Certainly An Option,' For Students In NY, Hochul Says COVID-19: Vaccine Mandate 'Certainly An Option,' For Students In NY, Hochul Says
Covid-19: Vaccine Mandate 'Certainly An Option,' For Students In NY, Hochul Says New York Gov. Kathy Hochul floated the idea of mandating children get vaccinated for COVID-19, though she said the decision will remain up to parents for the time being. Hochul said that she hasn’t ruled out a mandate for children between the ages of 12 and 17, as vaccination numbers in that demographic have been lagging. Among New Yorkers, just 61 percent of those between the ages of 12 and 17 have received a first dose of the vaccine, leaving approximately a half-million still without a shot. “(A vaccine mandate) is certainly an option, but I’m aware that it's something that parents are …

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by Zak Failla
Kingston, NY
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Summer Skin Safety Summer Skin Safety Summer Skin Safety
Summer Skin Safety Summer is here! As we start to spend more time out in the sun, it’s important to remember to keep these skin safety tips in mind. Care for Your Skin Overexposure to the sun can result in health complications, including skin cancer. Remember these sun safety tips as you and your family spend time outside this summer: Take extra precaution between 10am and 4pm, when the sun is at its strongest Apply sunscreen liberally and evenly over all exposed areas of your body Look for sunscreens that provide an SPF of at least 15 For children, look for an SPF of 30 or higher Wear wide-brimmed hats an…

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Content Partner: Sun River Health
Kingston, NY
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Sports And Camp Check-Ups For Kids: Special Considerations For Children With COVID-19 Sports And Camp Check-Ups For Kids: Special Considerations For Children With COVID-19 Sports And Camp Check-Ups For Kids: Special Considerations For Children With COVID-19
Sports And Camp Check-Ups For Kids: Special Considerations For Children With Covid-19 A rite of passage in spring is getting kids ready for warm weather activities and sports, day camp and sleepaway camp. As the world is cautiously opening up, the prospect of getting children out of the house and into the fresh air is looking bright, compared to last summer when activities were up-ended by the pandemic. For the majority of kids who have not tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, all they need is a routine medical check-up before they participate in sports or attend camp. For the more than 3.34 million children who have tested positive for COVID-19, their situati…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Sports And Camp Check-Ups For Kids: Special Considerations For Children With COVID-19 Sports And Camp Check-Ups For Kids: Special Considerations For Children With COVID-19 Sports And Camp Check-Ups For Kids: Special Considerations For Children With COVID-19
Sports And Camp Check-Ups For Kids: Special Considerations For Children With Covid-19 A rite of passage in spring is getting kids ready for warm weather activities and sports, day camp and sleepaway camp. As the world is cautiously opening up, the prospect of getting children out of the house and into the fresh air is looking bright, compared to last summer when activities were up-ended by the pandemic. For the majority of kids who have not tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, all they need is a routine medical check-up before they participate in sports or attend camp. For the more than 3.34 million children who have tested positive for COVID-19, their situati…

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Briarcliff, NY
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Here’s How To Get Your Kids Away From Screens And Playing Outside Here’s How To Get Your Kids Away From Screens And Playing Outside Here’s How To Get Your Kids Away From Screens And Playing Outside
Here’s How To Get Your Kids Away From Screens And Playing Outside Dear Doctor: Like many families, we are coming off a few months with the kids cooped up inside. Summer is officially in full swing, but camp and other summer sports are either canceled or curtailed, and I’m becoming concerned with keeping my kids physically active. What strategies can I use to get them off their screens and outside without turning into a 24/7 nag? Signed, “Housebound But Hopeful” Dear Housebound: While the shuttering of summer activities might seem like the end of the world both for you and your kids, there are plenty of ways you can recreate the outdoor experience so th…

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