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Coronavirus Update

This week: The high-stake risks for older, fully vaccinated people; new data on COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids; rising anxiety and depression in children.

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Why even fully vaccinated older people are at high risk for severe COVID-19

Many factors weaken the aging immune system. But vaccines—and booster doses—do offer protection from hospitalization and death.

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Booster shots, vaccines for younger kids could help the U.S. dampen the fourth wave

The stats are still grim: Only 57 percent of all Americans are fully vaccinated, and there were 1,500 deaths each day of the past week. Still, news that the Pfizer vaccine has a 90.7 percent efficacy rate in kids ages 5-11 offered some hope.

TRACK CASES AND DEATHS

RELATED: Pfizer releases data on vaccine in kids under 12; White House has a rollout plan +

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How to confront COVID-19's toll on kids' mental health

Anxiety, depression, and self-harm have all increased during the pandemic. Here's what experts say and what interventions are needed.

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Pandemic myths are all over social media—and they're dangerous for kids

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Want better talks with your kids? Take them outside.

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Masked-up kids may struggle to communicate. Here's how to help.

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Navigating COVID-19 death and loss with your child

What we're reading

Is the worst over? The virus may have something to say about that. (Washington Post) ››

Why aren't more pregnant people getting the vaccine? (The Atlantic) ››

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