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![A doctor prepares to administer a vaccine injection at New York-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, N.Y., in January. The FDA has approved emergency use authorization of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for patients age 12-15.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/vaccination-08818bb3497233926838219fb239e6b36432e17a-scaled-e1620683448790-900x422.jpg)
FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For 12-15 Age Group
By: Bill Chappell I NPR
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Pfizer said in late March that clinical trials found “100% efficacy and robust antibody responses” to the coronavirus in 12- to 15-year-olds.
![Children account for more than a fifth of new U.S. coronavirus cases in states that release statistics by age, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/kids-covid-830fb0436a36b634217458a71c57f176ca579229-scaled-e1620141438697-900x422.jpg)
Children Now Account For 22% Of New U.S. COVID Cases. Why Is That?
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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A year ago, COVID-19 cases in children made up less than 3% of the U.S. total. On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics said children represented 22.4% of new cases.
![A child sits on his father's shoulder in New York City's Central Park in May 2020. The COVID-19 vaccine isn't presently available to those under 16, raising questions for parents and their kids.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/kid-covid1-4295b66dda56ea79ccac01b2024b95030aa86a06-scaled-e1619801707624-900x422.jpg)
Pediatricians Weigh In On What’s Safe And Not Safe For Unvaccinated Children
By: Audie Cornish | NPR
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NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with pediatricians Nia Heard-Garris of Northwestern University and Jose Romero, Arkansas secretary of health, about what’s safe and not safe to do with unvaccinated children.
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Nutrition Program Summer Expansion Could Aid Nearly 2 Million Ohio Valley Children
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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MURRAY, Ky. (OVR) — The Biden administration announced Monday the expansion of a nutrition program, born amid the start of the pandemic, that could provide more food to nearly 2… Read More
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Sneak Peak: WOUB Virtual Screening Of New PBS Kids Show
Parents, grandparents, teachers and kids are going to love the newest show coming to PBS Kids, and they’ll have a chance to watch a sneak peek with WOUB Public Media…. Read More
![Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is shown to be extremely effective in young teenagers.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ap21089690716096-4701f0e9e02979659fdb200c72d0c2c932830b0e-scaled-e1617201474497-900x422.jpg)
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Shows ‘100% Efficacy’ In Adolescents
By: Bill Chappell I NPR
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Pfizer says it will submit the clinical trial results “as soon as possible” to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is hoping to start vaccinating children before the next school year.
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WATCH: Raising Children For A Second Time, ‘Grandfamilies’ Struggle During The Pandemic
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — More and more older adults are raising kids for the second time around because of illness, incarceration, addiction, or any number of reasons. And since the… Read More
![FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019 file photo Kimberly Hall, director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, looks over a photo display outside her office, in Columbus, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AP20324753612011-e1606697566320-900x422.jpg)
Child Advocates: Ohio State Foster Plan Illegal, Inadequate
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Advocates for Ohio children cared for by relative adults say a state plan to address funding disparities for those children is illegal and inadequate. At issue… Read More
![FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019 file photo Kimberly Hall, director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, looks over a photo display outside her office, in Columbus, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AP20324753612011-e1606697566320-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Unveils Limited Plan To Pay Relatives Caring For Kids
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has unveiled its plan to aid people who take custody of children they’re related but who aren’t licensed foster parents. The program addresses a gap… Read More
![FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019 file photo Kimberly Hall, director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, looks over a photo display outside her office, in Columbus, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AP20324753612011-e1606697566320-900x422.jpg)
Child Advocate: Foster Care Lawsuit Necessary After Inaction
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An advocate for people who take custody of children they’re related to says a lawsuit seeking to boost payments for those children’s care was made necessary… Read More
![Signs about lead poisoning are posted in the Newark Health Department in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AP_19226650684843-scaled-e1599845795923-900x422.jpg)
Kids Are Missing Critical Windows for Lead Testing Due to Pandemic
By: Brie Zeltner | Kaiser Health News
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (Kaiser Health News) — Families skipping or delaying pediatric appointments for their young children because of the pandemic are missing out on more than vaccines. Critical testing for… Read More
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Notices Sent To W.Va. Families Of Babies Born Exposed To Drugs
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — More than 3,800 notices have been sent to the West Virginia families of babies born exposed to drugs as part of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case…. Read More
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Students In Ohio’s K-12 Schools Must Wear Masks
By: Glenn Forbes | WCPN
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday added another statewide health order requiring all children in grades K-12 to wear masks while in school, with certain exceptions…. Read More
![A row of desks in a classroom with a backpack hanging up on the back wall](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/school-desk-e1471549255189-900x422.jpg)
How Schools Can Help Students Experiencing Racial Trauma
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — With protests shining a light on deeply rooted racial inequities, school leaders are being asked to be on the lookout for racial trauma when students… Read More
![baby feet](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/120-Q47RJBXL-900x422.jpg)
Central Ohio Pediatrician Seeing New Trends In Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — During the past couple of weeks, the percentage of people testing positive for coronavirus has increased. And some doctors say they are seeing some… Read More
![25th Annual Children's Hunger Alliance "Menu of Hope" in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in Columbus with keynote speaker Sugar Ray Leonard.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_4948_2-e1582942261411-900x422.jpg)
Mike DeWine, Fran DeWine Emphasize Need to Address Child Hunger
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Some of the biggest leaders in public service and in the business world gathered in Columbus for the 25th Annual Children’s Hunger Alliance “Menu of Hope” luncheon aimed at ending… Read More
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Coalition says Spending Money on Kids Early Can Pay Off Big in Future
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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A group of advocates working on education, health care, trauma prevention and early intervention for young children has launched a new campaign to encourage investing in programs earlier than ever… Read More
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In Assault Cases, Parents Must Show Discipline is Reasonable
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court says it’s up to parents or caregivers charged with injuring a child to prove their actions were a form of reasonable discipline…. Read More
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Cases of Dangerous Virus Increasing Among Babies
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The common cold is, well, common. And the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, that babies and older people can get after being around someone who appears to have a cold,… Read More
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Athens County Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio — A man once known as a community youth leader in Athens County has been sentenced to multiple decades in prison for crimes related to child pornography. Richard… Read More
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Conviction Upheld for W. Va. Child Abuser Serving up to 210 Years
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a man sentenced to 65- to 210-year’ imprisonment for sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl… Read More
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Logan High School presents Charlotte’s Web
The beloved story by EB White is adapted to the stage in this family friendly production. Join us as Fern and Wilbur the pig become best friends, and Charlotte the… Read More
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Logan High School presents Charlotte’s Web
The beloved story by EB White is adapted to the stage in this family friendly production. Join us as Fern and Wilbur the pig become best friends, and Charlotte the… Read More
![Charlotte's Web logo](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/charlotte-tshirt-image-900x422.jpg)
Logan High School presents Charlotte’s Web
The beloved story by EB White is adapted to the stage in this family friendly production. Join us as Fern and Wilbur the pig become best friends, and Charlotte the… Read More
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DeWine Says Addressing Increase in Uninsured Children is a Priority
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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There are about 133,000 children in Ohio that do not have health care insurance, according to a report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. The study analyzed census… Read More