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EXPLAINER: What to know about polio spreading in New York
The polio virus has been found in New York City sewage, but officials are stressing that the highest risk is…
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London kids to be offered polio shot after more virus found
British health authorities say they will offer a polio booster dose to children aged 1 to 9 in London, after…
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Family asks UK’s top court to intervene in life support case
LONDON — Britain’s Supreme Court says it has received an appeal from the family of a brain-damaged 12-year-old boy whose…
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How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?
Children younger than 5 can’t get COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. yet, but there are steps you can take to…
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Live updates: Quebec sets tighter pandemic rules for Dec. 26
MONTREAL — Quebec’s premier says beginning the day after Christmas, gatherings inside homes will be limited to six people or…
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Schools use therapy-based programs for ‘overwhelmed’ kids
PAW PAW, Mich. — On a windy December morning in rural southwest Michigan, an American flag flapped at half-staff outside…
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Israeli PM says kids must be vaccinated as omicron spreads
Israel’s prime minister is calling on parents to vaccinate their children against the coronavirus as the new omicron variant showed…
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Pfizer tests extra COVID shot for kids under 5 in setback
Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research hinted the usual…
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Pfizer study tests extra COVID vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers enrolled in a study of the…
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Berlin, other German states offer COVID-19 vaccine to 5-11s
Health officials in Germany say children from 5 to 11 years old will be eligible to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine…
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