Kids
In young children, CPR with rescue breathing leads to better outcomes, CHOP study says
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers looked at data for rescue breathing vs. chest compression CPR for kids in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.
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Pfizer submits favorable initial data to the FDA on kids’ COVID-19 vaccine trial
Pfizer and BioNTech say they plan to submit a formal request for emergency use authorization of their vaccine in young children "in the coming weeks."
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How a children’s COVID vaccine could offer a new normal for schools
A vaccine for children ages 5-11 could be ready next month. Experts say it will be important to roll it out quickly — especially in the Philly region.
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Listen 2:08N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy announces vaccine mandate for child care workers
Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all child care workers and staff at those facilities. Here’s what you need to know.
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
With kids now back in school and the extra-contagious delta variant causing a huge jump in pediatric infections, many parents are anxiously awaiting vaccinations.
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What do we know about COVID-19 in kids now?
WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked at the numbers, treatment trends, and patient outcomes.
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Listen 4:06Philly parents blindsided by school district’s last-minute proposal for half days
The rest of the day would be dedicated to teacher professional development. Some parents worry they’ll be left scrambling to find aftercare.
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First-of-its-kind esports room opens at West Philly rec center
Philadelphia Parks and Rec opened its first esports room to give more young people access to expensive gaming equipment and spark their interest in tech careers.
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Murphy promises expansion to universal pre-K in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will institute universal pre-kindergarten across the state for all 3- and 4-year-olds.
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Police release age-progression image of Dulce Maria Alavez, girl last seen at Bridgeton park
Dulce was last seen Sept.16, 2019 at the Bridgeton City Park. A reward for details leading to her whereabouts stands at $75,000.
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‘It’s fun’: Bringing tennis, and a sport for them, to Camden’s girls
A program started under the auspices of the Centerville Simbas teaches girls as young as 5 how to wield a racket and hit a volley.
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Babies, the delta variant and COVID: What parents need to know
The rate of new cases of COVID-19 among babies and children under 4 years old in the U.S. recently surpassed the rate of new cases among adults older than 65.
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How do we talk to kids about aggressive sex on pornography sites and social media, and what happens if we don’t?
Air Date: September 7, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Pediatricians offer advice on keeping kids healthy as COVID cases rise in Delaware
Physicians answered questions in an online forum for parents concerned about sending kids back to school as cases rise in younger age groups.
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Children’s hospitals are pleading for federal help as they run out of beds
Pediatric hospitals are "at or near capacity" and expect to see more young COVID-19 patients as the school year resumes, according to the Children's Hospital Association.
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