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5:08pm Jun 20, 2022

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How COVID exposed racial disparities in all aspects of the healthcare system

by Karen Grigsby Bates

NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates from the podcast Code Switch talks with journalist Linda Villarosa about how COVID exposed racial disparities in all aspects of the healthcare system.
4:00pm Jun 20, 2022

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North Carolina prepared to rollout vaccines for children under five

by Neal Charnoff

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5:03am Jun 20, 2022

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COVID vaccines are finally available for children under 5

by Allison Aubrey

COVID-19 vaccines are finally rolling out for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
4:59pm Jun 19, 2022

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One family's experience with illegal abortion

by Deena Prichep

As states restrict abortion access, experts predict a return of underground and illegal procedures. One family tells of an illegal abortion a century ago, and its impact through generations.
8:16am Jun 19, 2022

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White House COVID-19 response coordinator outlines timeline for vaccinating children

by Ayesha Rascoe

The wait to get COVID vaccines in tiny arms is over. White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha talks with Ayesha Rascoe about the vaccine rollout for young children.

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8:16am Jun 19, 2022

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On Juneteenth weekend, Black activists march for abortion rights

by Sarah McCammon

Black abortion rights leaders say reproductive justice and racial justice are inextricably connected.
5:09pm Jun 18, 2022

Science Science Health & Safety

CDC OKs vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years old

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky has cleared the way for the roll out of vaccines for children five years and under as early as this coming week.

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4:33pm Jun 18, 2022

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CDC clears the way for vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years old

by Rhitu Chatterjee

CDC advisers are recommending the use of two separate COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, paving the way for vaccine rollout as early as next week.
9:31am Jun 18, 2022

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FDA gives emergency approval for COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as 6 months

by Yuki Noguchi

The FDA has given emergency approval for the use COVID-19 vaccines on kids as young as 6 months of age. Now, the decision moves to advisers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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8:55am Jun 18, 2022

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A secret abortion shaped the rest of these two sisters' lives

by Paige Pfleger

Two sisters in Tennessee each got pregnant when they were young. The paths they took and the secrets they kept have shaped their lives.
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9:59pm Jun 17, 2022

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Coronavirus FAQ: Should I still take a COVID test before flying into the U.S.?

by Fran Kritz

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended the COVID-19 testing rule for air passengers traveling to the U.S. from abroad. Should you still take a COVID test anyway?
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5:09pm Jun 17, 2022

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The FDA authorizes COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers

by The Associated Press

The vaccinations for children as young as 6 months old could start next week. But first, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off.