However, supporters argue widening vaccination to children is important now that the highly infectious Delta variant is widespread in Europe and cases are rising sharply in some areas. Children also have to be included if the goal of herd immunity is to be reached – that is, when a high level of vaccination slows the … Read more
SOURCES: American Academy of Pediatrics: “How to Make a Family Media Use Plan,” “Staying Out Late & Curfews.” Mary Francine, parent, Suwanee, GA. National Youth Rights Association: “Curfew Laws by State.” CDC: “Sleep in Middle and High School Students.” Yolanda Lynch, parent, Suwanee, GA. Nusheen Ameenuddin, pediatrician, Mayo Clinic; chair, Council on Communications and Media, … Read more
A clinical trial testing the safety and effectiveness of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on children has begun. Around 300 volunteers aged six to 17 are taking part in the study, which will see 240 children receive the Covid-19 vaccine, with the remainder given a control meningitis vaccine. Participants will be given a second dose of … Read more
By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A research team studying live streams of high school graduations from last July found that most high schoolers are willing to wear masks. Students just need more education on how to wear them properly, as well as information about the importance of … Read more
Story highlights Africa will launch its first private satellite into space It’s been built by schoolgirls CNN — They may be teenagers, but 17-year-old Brittany Bull and 16-year-old Sesam Mngqengqiswa have grand ambitions – to launch Africa’s first private satellite into space in 2019. They are part of a team of high school girls from … Read more
Story highlights Devices in the bedroom are associated with children losing sleep time and quality, new research says Even children and teens who don’t stay up late online are losing sleep CNN — These days, teachers often face classrooms filled with yawning students who stayed up late snapping selfies or playing online games. For children … Read more