Plus: food allergy-related bullying

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Now that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children ages 5-11, you probably have questions about the vaccine and whether or not it’s safe for your child. To help you, we’ve asked our experts to answer some frequently asked questions about the vaccine ([link removed]) .

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** What are phthalates and why are they bad? ([link removed])
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You may have come across news headlines reporting that a certain brand or product contains phthalates or that a company is working on eliminating phthalates from their products. From food packaging to children’s toys, phthalates can be found in many different items we use often. But what exactly are phthalates, and why are they so bad for you?

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** Food allergy-related bullying ([link removed])
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A new study from researchers at Children’s National Hospital showed that one out of every three kids with a food allergy has experienced food allergy-related bullying. Because children are often reluctant to open up about bullying, we asked study authors Linda Herbert, PhD, and Frances Cooke, BA, for some tips for talking to kids about food allergy-related bullying.

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