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How Many Children Are Vaccinated for COVID in Illinois? What Data Reveals
Given lagging COVID-19 vaccination rates for elementary students ages 5 to 11, some parents are questioning how to vaccinate their children. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty has the details and a break down of child vaccination numbers in Illinois.
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How Many Children Are Vaccinated for COVID in Illinois? Here's the Data
As booster shots for children are authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with COVID cases rising across the country and state of Illinois, how many children are already vaccinated against the virus?
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CDC Recommends Pfizer COVID-19 Booster for Children 5 to 11
The center’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, adopted a panel’s recommendation Thursday.
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Parents Continue Wait For COVID Vaccine For Kids
Parents continue to push for a COVID-19 vaccine to be approved by federal officials for children under age 5, as more families sacrifice social settings for fear of putting their kids at risk. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.
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Chicago's Top Doctor Addresses FDA Delaying COVID Shots for Kids Under 5
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady addressed Pfizer and BioNTech’s decision on Friday to delay their request for the Food and Drug Administration to authorize their Covid-19 vaccine for children under 5 until early April.
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Ciara Visits White House to Promote Vaccinations for Children
The pop star met with First Lady Jill Biden Wednesday to discuss the importance of vaccinating children ages 5 to 11.
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COVID Vaccine Side Effects for Kids Under 12: “Lower Dose Makes Side Effects Less Likely”
As COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5-11 begin, some parents have expressed concerns over the side effects that might come with the child-size shots. “Lower Dose Makes Side Effects Less Likely,” however, Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady answered discussing Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine Pediatric study.
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Should You Vaccinate Your Kid Despite Them Being Considered Low-Risk? Chicago's Top Doctor Weighs In
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady explained why she recommends kids under 12 to be vaccinated against COVID-19 despite them being considered the low-risk group.
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Cook County Health Begins Offering COVID-19 Vaccine to Patients Ages 5-11 on Friday
Cook County Health announced it will begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11 who are patients beginning Friday, Nov. 5.
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What Are the COVID Vaccine Side Effects for Kids Under 12?
As COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5-11 begin, some parents have expressed concerns over the side effects that might come with the child-size shots.
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COVID Vaccine for Kids Under 12: Chicago's Top Doc Explains the Timeline and Differences From Adult Vaccine
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said that while next week will be a big week for vaccinating children, the shots could begin as early as Thursday in the city.
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When COVID Vaccinations for Kids 5 to 11 Could Begin in Chicago Area
Coronavirus vaccinations for kids under 12 cleared the final phase of the authorization process on Tuesday, but when could they begin in the Chicago area? Lisa Chavarria reports.
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Preparations Underway to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine to Kids Ages 5-11
Vials of the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 are headed to the Chicago-area any day now, health officials say.
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10 Myths About COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids, Busted By Chicago Pediatricians
As coronavirus vaccinations for kids under 12 face the final steps in the authorization process, doctors at Advocate Children’s Hospital are talking with families and parents, listening to their questions and concerns.
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What Parents Can Expect as CDC Panel Debates COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 12
Coronavirus vaccinations for kids under 12 could be just hours away as the shots face the final steps in the authorization process Tuesday. Lisa Chavarria reports.
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COVID Vaccine Side Effects for Kids Under 12: What Parents Need to Know
Some parents are eagerly awaiting the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for kids age 5 through 11, with the Centers for Disease Control’s approval possible as early as Tuesday.
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FDA Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine for Kids 5-11
The FDA announced Friday that it had authorized emergency use of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5-11.
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Is the COVID Vaccine Dosage for Children the Same as for Teenagers?
Is the Pfizer vaccine that is being evaluated by federal health officials for younger children the exact same vaccine that teenagers and adults received?
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‘Giving Vaccines, That's Our Jam': Pediatricians Weigh in on FDA Advisory Approval for Pfizer Shot
On Tuesday, an FDA advisory panel endorsed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.
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Pediatricians Weigh in on FDA Advisory Approval for Pfizer Shot
On Tuesday, an FDA advisory panel endorsed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.