The vaccines seem safe for children and are likely to protect against severe illness. But data on efficacy are thin, and most children have already been infected. Source: New York Times
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N.Y.C.’s vaccine plan for children younger than 5 relies on pediatricians and vaccine hubs.
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2022
The city hopes to start vaccinating children under 5 on June 22 at many kinds of locations. Source: New York Times
A Better Way to Measure Immunity in Children
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2022
Some scientists believe that a clearer picture of Covid vaccine efficacy could have emerged sooner if investigators had tracked certain immune cells, not just antibodies. Source: New York Times
Andrew Giuliani’s Vaccination Status Will Bar Him From Debate Studio
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2022
The Republican candidate for governor of New York is unvaccinated and says he has “natural immunity” to the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. to Lift Mask Mandate for Toddlers on Monday
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2022
New York City is still strongly recommending that masks be worn indoors for people of all ages, however, as new, confirmed coronavirus cases still remain at a high level despite recent declines. Source: New York Times
21 Americans Infected With Monkeypox, C.D.C. Reports
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2022
As the number of cases outside Africa approaches 800, governments are scrambling for a limited pool of vaccines and treatments with unclear effectiveness. Source: New York Times
Who Is Protected Against Monkeypox?
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2022
Older people who received smallpox vaccinations may yet have some immunity, researchers say. Healthy children and adults generally do not become severely ill. Source: New York Times
As Monkeypox Cases Rise, Nations Are Urged to Examine Vaccine Stores
By Gotham Rex on May 23, 2022
The United States has stockpiled millions of doses of two smallpox vaccines, also effective against monkeypox. But the outbreaks so far are clustered in other countries. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Recommends but Doesn’t Mandate Masks
By Gotham Rex on May 17, 2022
City health officials urged New Yorkers to wear medical masks indoors and to take other precautions. Source: New York Times
How Often Can You Be Infected With the Coronavirus?
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2022
The spread of the Omicron variant has given scientists an unsettling answer: repeatedly, sometimes within months. Source: New York Times
Most of New York State Moves to High Alert for Coronavirus
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2022
C.D.C. guidelines suggest most people in the state should wear masks indoors, including in schools, although New York City cases remained lower. Source: New York Times
A Covid Vaccine Mandate for New York Schools? Not This Year.
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2022
A bill to add the Covid vaccine to a list of mandated shots for schoolchildren is a hot potato, its sponsor said. Source: New York Times
Why a Covid Vaccine Mandate for N.Y.C. Schoolchildren Is Unlikely Soon
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2022
Officials and some pediatricians worry the backlash against a mandate could keep children out of school. Source: New York Times
New York City Enters Higher Coronavirus Risk Level as Case Numbers Rise
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2022
The city moved into the medium risk level, known as yellow, as it sees a troubling increase in cases and the mayor weighs bringing back some restrictions. Source: New York Times
The Coronavirus Has Infected More Than Half of Americans, the C.D.C. Reports
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2022
But prior infection does not guarantee protection from the virus, officials said, and Americans should still get vaccinated and boosted. Source: New York Times