In this issue: Children and the COVID-19 vaccine, diabetes treatment, toddler speech development, skin biopsy and more

Nipunie S. Rajapakse, M.D., M.P.H., a pediatric infectious disease specialist, discusses whether children should get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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COVID-19 vaccine Is it safe for children? COVID-19 vaccine Is it safe for children? Nipunie S. Rajapakse, M.D., M.P.H., a pediatric infectious disease specialist, discusses whether children should get the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more

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