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Most Americans have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, the CDC reports

People arrive at a COVID-19 testing station in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 7. Texans were rushing to get tested as the state experienced an unprecedented spike in infections from the omicron variant. Francois Picard/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Most Americans have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, the CDC reports

So many people caught the omicron variant over the winter that almost 60% of everyone in the U.S. — including most children — now have antibodies to the virus in their blood, the CDC said Tuesday.

Tuesday

Pondering A New Normal As The Omicron Surge Continues

People wait in line to get tested for COVID-19 at a testing facility in Times Square on December 9, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt / Getty Images hide caption

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Short Wave

Pondering A New Normal As The Omicron Surge Continues

The U.S. is experiencing a viral blizzard which will likely continue through January, 2022. The omicron variant's surge is pushing hospitalization rates up across the country and most of the seriously ill are not vaccinated. With likely weeks still to go before infections with this variant reach their peak, the message is get vaccinated and get boosted. Emily Kwong talks to Short Wave regular Allison Aubrey about what researchers know about omicron's severity and how the vaccines are changing health outcomes. They also talk about COVID-19 and children. And, they'll talk about some strategies to figure out how to live with the virus circulating, possibly for years to come.

Pondering A New Normal As The Omicron Surge Continues

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Wednesday

Some parents want to wait to vaccinate their kids. Here's why doctors say do it now

Colin Sweeney, 12, got a shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as his mother, Nicole, stands by in Pasadena, Calif., in May. As of this week, kids aged 5 to 11 can also get vaccinated against COVID-19. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption

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Some parents want to wait to vaccinate their kids. Here's why doctors say do it now

Physicians weigh in on what you need to know about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and how to think about the risks and benefits of vaccinating your kid

Some parents want to wait to vaccinate their kids. Here's why doctors say do it now

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Friday

A COVID-19 Vaccine For Children May Still Be Many Months Away

The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling on researchers to broaden their COVID-19 vaccine trials to include more children. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

A COVID-19 Vaccine For Children May Still Be Many Months Away

The first COVID-19 vaccines to hit the market will not be approved for use in children. Researchers must figure out if the vaccines are safe and effective in kids.

A COVID-19 Vaccine For Children May Still Be Many Months Away

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Tuesday

'Children Are Going Hungry': Why Schools Are Struggling To Feed Students
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The Coronavirus Crisis

'Children Are Going Hungry': Why Schools Are Struggling To Feed Students

School meals are the only meals some children get in a day. But during the pandemic, school feeding programs have been reaching fewer and fewer families.

'Children Are Going Hungry': Why Schools Are Struggling To Feed Students

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Monday

Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

Research suggests that kids tend to get infected with the coronavirus less often, and have milder symptoms than adults. There's less consensus on how much kids can spread the illness. Dan Kenyon/Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the coronavirus, which is key to safely reopen schools.