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Children ages 5-11 are now eligible for COVID-19 boosters |
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People are best protected against serious disease from COVID-19 by staying up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes boosters for many people. Children ages 5-11 are now eligible to receive a booster dose at least five months after completion of a primary series of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
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Order free at-home COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a third round of free at-home COVID-19 tests. Each order now includes eight rapid antigen tests that will give results within 30 minutes. If you can’t place an online order, call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
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CDC releases COVID Data Tracker in Spanish
CDC's COVID Data Tracker is now available in Spanish. Use the tracker to follow trends in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and vaccinations, including data focused on health equity.
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Four new women’s health funding opportunities
The HHS Office on Women’s Health has announced four new funding opportunities focused on improving the health of women and girls. The estimated award amounts range from $1.5 million to $3 million. Applications are due in July.
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Events and Key Conversations
CEAL events promote community engagement, inclusion in research, and COVID-19 vaccines. These key conversations, including town halls and panel discussions, can also be found on our Events page.
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ICYMI: Past Events and Key Conversations |
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COVID-19 Science and Your Kids: Get the Facts with Univision
May 18 | Watch the Univision-NIH CEAL event recording in Spanish
CEAL recently partnered with Univision to provide parents with the answers to frequently asked questions about children and COVID-19 vaccines through a live-streamed event. Expert panelists, including pediatricians and researchers, discussed how the vaccines were developed and why medical experts recommend them for children ages 5 and older.
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COVID-19 Science and Your Kids: Get the Facts with BlackDoctor.org
May 19 | Watch the Blackdoctor.org-NIH CEAL event recording
NIH CEAL and BlackDoctor.org hosted this hour-long virtual panel to answer questions about COVID-19 science and help parents decide whether COVID-19 vaccines are right for their children.
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