State officials expect demand for the vaccine to tick up when parents start preparing for a new school year.
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What CT parents need to know about young children’s COVID vaccinations
CT Mirror gathered some of the most commonly asked questions about the vaccinations. Here’s what doctors and health officials said.
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Connecticut prepares to roll out COVID vaccines for young children
The state has ordered 26,690 doses of the immunization and 91 providers have signed up to receive a supply of the vaccine.
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How to talk to your kids about the Texas school shooting
Experts share tips and best practices for talking to children about the shooting at the Uvalde, Texas elementary school.
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School-age children are seeking out mental health care more than ever
An influx of students showed up in crisis at school in recent months, and the trend continued into the school year.
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Bill addressing children’s mental health heads to governor
The House of Representatives gave final approval to legislation addressing the impact of COVID on students’ mental health and education.
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Pfizer COVID vaccine approved for children 12 to 15. Here’s what you need to know.
Across Connecticut, providers have begun requesting more doses of the Pfizer vaccine in preparation.
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Beth Bye brings passion, toughness to budget chairmanship
Sen. Beth Bye: “Those of us who have been through some of the challenges of discrimination, when you go through something this hard, you come out strong. I think it’s a critical part of who I am.”