Democrats ask Biden to require vaccines, negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights
Lawmakers hope to have this implemented ahead of the holiday season to reduce the chances of America suffering another brutal winter surge.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrives in Houston to encourage pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden was joined by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at Texas Children's Hospital as part of efforts to visit pediatric vaccination clinics across the country over the coming weeks to encourage shots.
Doctors share tips on celebrating Thanksgiving safely
With nearly a million kids now partially vaccinated against COVID-19, doctors are encouraging families to continue to take basic precautions as they travel and gather over the holiday weekend.
Top pediatrician answer parents' questions about COVID-19 vaccine for kids
Nearly a million kids 5 through 11 have already had their first COVID-19 shot.
White House: 900,000 kids ages 5-11 have had a COVID-19 shot
The children's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now fully up and running, and White House officials say more than a million and a half kids either have already had their first shot, or have an appointment to get one.
Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
All grown up and still afraid of needles? These tips may help
Whether you are 5 years old or 50 years old, the fear of needles can be powerful. These tips may help adults cope with shot phobia.
Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
North Georgia counties begin offering COVID vaccines for children
Starting Monday, health departments in six north Georgia counties will offer COVID-19 vaccine shots to children between the ages of 5 and 11.
NBA recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters to players, coaches, refs
The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
Aaron Rodgers says he's unvaccinated, sought alternative treatment instead of COVID-19 vaccine
Breaking his silence on the Pat McAfee Show Friday, Aaron Rodgers addressed his recent COVID diagnosis and the backlash that has come from his unvaccinated status.
Doctor shares tips how to ease your child's fear of needles
If your child is nervous about needles, you're not alone: two out of every three kids feel anxious about shots. Dr. Amy Baxter, an ER physician who invented the shot pain reduction tool "Buzzy," says there are three things that can really make getting COVID-19 vaccine or flu shots easier.
Marietta City Schools to host vaccine clinic for students ages 5 to 11
Marietta City Schools will be holding a drive-thru clinic to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to students ages 5 to 11.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Georgia children receive first COVID-19 vaccine shots
After clearing the final hurdle, kids between the age 5 to 11 rolled up their sleeves to get their first COVID-19 shots in Georgia.
Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
First Georgia kids roll up sleeves for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
At Children's Medical Group in Decatur, Georgia, the first day of the children's COVID-19 vaccine rollout began early Wednesday with shot preps and phone calls from parents.