covid vaccine

Health & Wellness

Everything parents need to know about the Omicron variant

With more details unfolding each day about the newest Covid variant of concern, we’ll keep you updated here.

News

CDC issues ‘urgent health advisory’ for pregnant people to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Update: Due to an uptick in the number of pregnant people dying from…

Life

California is the first state to mandate the COVID vaccine for all students

Governor Gavin Newsom issued the mandate for students in both public AND private school.

Life

YouTube is finally banning videos that spread vaccine misinformation

The platform has already scrubbed over a million videos that go against their content guidelines regarding vaccines.

Life

Unvaccinated mom died before meeting newborn she delivered while intubated

Her unvaccinated husband only got a "quick glimpse" of his baby before he, too, died from COVID a short time after. The couple leaves behind five children total.

Adult

75 Florida doctors gather to beg people to get the COVID vaccine

"We are exhausted. Our patience and resources are running low and we need your help."

Life

More than 23,000 Georgia students in quarantine weeks into school year

The data includes positive cases as well as students and staff in quarantine.

Life

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is officially approved by the FDA

This is the first COVID-19 vaccine to be subject to a full review by the FDA.

Life

Head of major teacher’s union supports COVID vaccine mandate

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, says it's "not a new thing" to have immunizations in schools.

Life

New line of Barbie dolls includes a COVID vaccine developer

Six female scientists and global frontline workers are honored in Mattel's latest Barbie line.

Life

Nearly two million children have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19

"The economic, developmental, and psychological impacts on these children will reverberate across generations, a tragic legacy of COVID mortality."

Life

AAP: All students should wear masks in schools—whether  vaccinated or not

The AAP says the best way to ensure in-person learning all year is by having kids wear masks.

Adult

Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines don’t lower sperm count, study says

Hopeful dads don't have to worry about the COVID vaccine impacting their fertility.

Children's Health

What the Surgeon General + CDC want you to know about vaccinating your kids against COVID-19

Top health officials say now more than ever, it's important to vaccinate kids twelve and up against COVID.

Parenting

Moderna seeks FDA authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for 12-17-year-olds

The company reported an efficacy rate of 100% in its clinical trial for the 12-17 age group.

Life

CDC eases international travel restrictions + everything parents need to know this summer

We've compiled a guide for summer travel + everything else vaccinated parents need to know for getting through the summer with kids who can't get vaccinated yet.

Health & Wellness

I’m vaccinated—but waiting to go “back to normal” until my kids are, too

As much as we want to stop social distancing, I'm waiting for a safe COVID-19 vaccine for kids.

Adult

You can get free childcare while you get + recover from your COVID vaccine

We spoke with the Surgeon General about the Biden Administration's latest push to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19.

Life

We talked to the U.S. Secretary of Education—here’s his vision for next school year

In an exclusive interview with Motherly, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona discussed the safe reopening of schools, the importance of listening to parents and the possibility of using schools as vaccination sites.

Children's Health

Baby Shark and more shows are touring in-person this summer–but is it safe for unvaccinated kids?

Baby Shark Live, Jojo Siwa, Kidz Bop Live and more are all touring live this summer—many performances are at indoor venues.