/tags/children-health Children Health en-US SA国际传谋 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-01-27/vax-still-required-for-school-children-opt-outs-expanded-under-senate-bill Young children would still be required to get vaccinated before entering a Florida school or day care, but it would be easier for parents and guardians to opt out of those vaccinations under a bill passed by the Senate Health Policy Committee Monday afternoon. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-01-27/vax-still-required-for-school-children-opt-outs-expanded-under-senate-bill Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /health/2025-03-18/florida-holds-key-to-better-health-coverage-for-disabled-kids-why-hasnt-it-helped Florida legislators passed a public health insurance expansion that would help poor and disabled children get better coverage over a year ago, but it still hasn鈥檛 used the funds. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:08:58 GMT /health/2025-03-18/florida-holds-key-to-better-health-coverage-for-disabled-kids-why-hasnt-it-helped Joe Mario Pedersen /health/2025-03-14/florida-healthy-kids-doesnt-work-for-many-medically-vulnerable-kids-heres-why Kicked off of Medicaid, Florida children with medically complex needs are offered a state insurance program designed for healthy kids who cannot provide the care they require. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT /health/2025-03-14/florida-healthy-kids-doesnt-work-for-many-medically-vulnerable-kids-heres-why Joe Mario Pedersen /news/2022-08-08/florida-ranks-35th-in-the-nation-for-child-well-being-says-kids-count-report The state has ranked 35th in the nation for three years in a row. Policy experts say Florida needs to do more to assist families and support child mental health. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:30:00 GMT /news/2022-08-08/florida-ranks-35th-in-the-nation-for-child-well-being-says-kids-count-report Stephanie Colombini /news/2022-01-17/as-omicron-surges-effort-to-vaccinate-young-children-is-stalling Just 18% of 5- to 11-year-olds are fully vaccinated, with rates varying significantly across the country, a KHN analysis of federal data shows. Pediatricians say the slow pace and geographic disparities are alarming. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:20:00 GMT /news/2022-01-17/as-omicron-surges-effort-to-vaccinate-young-children-is-stalling Rachana Pradhan - Kaiser Health News , Hannah Recht - Kaiser Health News /2022-01-03/south-florida-group-helps-kids-with-incarcerated-parents-and-the-latest-tallahassee-takeover Growing up when one of your parents is behind bars happens more often than you might think. We鈥檙e going to hear from one young man who has had that experience and a group here in South Florida reaching out to those kids to mentor them. Plus, we鈥檒l hear the latest episode of SA国际传谋鈥檚 podcast Tallahassee Takeover. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 23:29:14 GMT /2022-01-03/south-florida-group-helps-kids-with-incarcerated-parents-and-the-latest-tallahassee-takeover Caitie Mu帽oz /news/2021-08-19/epa-will-ban-a-farming-pesticide-linked-to-health-problems-in-children Agency officials issued a final ruling on Wednesday saying chlorpyrifos can no longer be used on the food that makes its way onto American dinner plates. The move overturns a Trump-era decision. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:04:29 GMT /news/2021-08-19/epa-will-ban-a-farming-pesticide-linked-to-health-problems-in-children Vanessa Romo /2021-08-11/cdc-fixes-floridas-covid-numbers-back-to-school-and-climate-report-takeaways Florida and the CDC are at odds over COVID-19 numbers and school boards are pushing back against the governor. Plus, the new UN climate report paints a grim future. Is it too late to reverse the course? Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:47:04 GMT /2021-08-11/cdc-fixes-floridas-covid-numbers-back-to-school-and-climate-report-takeaways Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2021-05-25/childrens-risk-of-serious-illness-from-covid-19-is-as-low-as-it-is-for-the-flu Though the odds are comparable, many parents worry more about the less familiar disease. New mask guidelines have heightened anxiety. Experts explain the actual versus perceived risks of severe COVID. Tue, 25 May 2021 10:56:02 GMT /news/2021-05-25/childrens-risk-of-serious-illness-from-covid-19-is-as-low-as-it-is-for-the-flu Richard Harris /news/2021-05-18/what-the-new-monthly-child-tax-credits-mean-for-you-and-your-family "For working families with children, this tax cut sends a clear message: Help is here," said President Biden, touting the tax credit that gives American families up to an extra $1,600 per child. Tue, 18 May 2021 11:33:14 GMT /news/2021-05-18/what-the-new-monthly-child-tax-credits-mean-for-you-and-your-family Vanessa Romo