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AAI shows short film on POSCO to sensitise people on sexual offences against children
NCPCR chief Priyank Kanungo lauded the efforts made by the AAI and thanked them for supporting the protection of children
COVID-19: Over 3 crore children between 12-14 years administered first vaccine dose
The vaccination for children between the 12-14 age group started on 16 March with Biological E's intramuscular vaccine Corbevax, which is administered to the beneficiaries in an interval of 28 days
Falguni Shah on winning Grammy for Best Children's Music Album: 'Turned singer-songwriter when I became a mom'
"You can never expect a Grammy, but there is always a chance. You can always hope and wish for it, which I did," says US-based Indiana artist Falguni Shah in an exclusive interview.
Union Budget will be of great help in implementing National Education Policy, says Narendra Modi
Asserting that education in the mother tongue is related to children's mental development, the prime minister highlighted that medical and technical education has started in many states in local languages
Angad Bedi Birthday: A look at some of the actor's heartwarming pictures with his kids
On Angad Bedi's birthday, here's taking a sneak peek at his best pictures with kids:
Go low, go slow: As schools start to reopen, how to rapid antigen test your kid for COVID-19
the key to performing the test successfully is preparing the child well and explaining what will happen, to give them some control over the situation and to minimise anxiety.
Almost 100,000 children lost their parents to COVID-19 in Peru, says government
Peru leads the world in overall COVID-19 deaths per capita, with more than 6,000 Peruvians per million having died from the disease
Pope Francis says 'couples who choose to have pets instead of children are selfish', draws flak
While speaking on parenthood at the Vatican during a general audience meet, Pope Francis said that pets take the place of children in society sometimes
US expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges
America is expanding COVID-19 boosters with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12
Bharat Biotech's Covaxin gets DCGI nod for emergency use for children aged 12-18
With this, Covaxin becomes the second COVID-19 vaccine cleared for use for children in India. In August, Zydus Cadila's three-dose DNA jab was allowed to be used on all over the age of 12
Cybercrime cases committed against kids rose by 400% in 2020, show NCRB data
Even though the number of cybercrime cases committed against children in 2020 remain small, its rise from 2019 is alarming
Taliban agrees to restart polio vaccinations across Afghanistan, says World Health Organisation
The Taliban had since 2018 barred UN-organised vaccination teams from door-to-door campaigns in parts of Afghanistan under their control over fears of spy infiltration
Decision on vaccinating children to be taken with scientific rationale, depending on vaccine supply: V K Paul
The head of COVID-19 task force said that once there is enough vaccine available that can be used in children, “so why not protect them”.
Autistic children didn't benefit from experimental hormone therapy thought to promote sociability
The US government-funded study used a synthetic form of oxytocin, a hormone made in the brain that stimulates uterus contractions and helps mothers bond with their newborns.
Bharat Biotech submits vaccine data for phase 2/3 trials on children between 2-18 years to DCGI
The paediatric Covaxin is similar to the one administered to adults - two doses of the vaccine given 28 days apart.
Sweden suspends usage of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine among young adults; Denmark, Norway follow suit
Sweden's health agency said the risk seems especially tied to the second dose of the vaccine, which is leading to an increased risk of side effects such myocarditis and pericarditis
Health
Children eating nutritious diet, rich in fruit and vegetables, have better mental wellbeing, finds new study
Given how important and formative adolescence is in a person’s life, finding ways of protecting or improving mental wellbeing in children and young people is extremely important.
Facebook has known for a year and a half that Instagram is bad for teens despite claiming otherwise
Facebook's policy of pursuing profits regardless of documented harm has sparked comparisons to Big Tobacco, which knew in the 1950s that its products were carcinogenic but publicly denied it into the 21st century
How ventilation can help combat spread of COVID-19 in schools
Air-quality specialists in Australia have recommended that air purifiers with high-efficiency particulate air (Hepa) filters be installed in all classrooms