children's health

The state’s poorest mothers are paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket when they find baby formula because they say they can’t risk waiting for the exact brand and size container covered by Texas’ Women, Infant and Children program.

More than a quarter of women of childbearing age are uninsured in Texas, the highest rate in the nation, and the state has chosen to cap Medicaid benefits for new moms earlier than other states.

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is just one-tenth of the adult dose. As the company seeks emergency approval, trials are still ongoing to see if a third shot would help boost immunity in some young kids.

The number is still below a September peak. But the seven-day average of pediatric hospitalizations has been rising steadily, indicating an increased risk for kids in Texas.

Kids older than 5 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Pediatrician Dr. Celeste Caballero answers questions about the shots.

On Wednesday, Texas Children’s Hospital opened vaccine appointments for kids between the ages of five and 11 and got an enthusiastic response from Texas parents.

Travis County officials say they are working with local school districts to begin vaccination efforts in the area.

The Texas Department of State Health Services provided details on how they plan to roll out pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.

Midwestern states had some of the nation's highest percentages of kids with detectable blood-lead levels. And the authors of a new nationwide study say there is no amount of lead that is safe for children.

More children are being treated in Texas hospitals for COVID-19 than ever before, and an unseasonable outbreak of respiratory syncytial virus is adding to the stress on children’s hospitals.