CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine

“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.

Trick or treaters got a jump start on Halloween at sweet shops in downtown Mesa
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Most of the stores in downtown Mesa gave out candy to costumed kids on Saturday. All sorts of witches and ghouls were seen in the streets of downtown Mesa after the event was cancelled last year.

Fundraiser to benefit nonprofit 'Kids in Focus' after decade of help
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The group matches up young people with photographers to teach them a new way of looking at the world. A fundraiser to benefit the program will be held on Nov. 4.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids 5-11? Here's what the evidence shows

Pfizer’s vaccine has been authorized by U.S. regulators for younger children, and millions of teens have already safely received the shot.

Arizona court rules policy, not DNA, decides competing paternity claims

Arizona law declares the importance of providing “permanency and stability for a child” and that a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity “creates a presumption of paternity like that arising from a marriage or a birth certificate.”

Trick-or-Trot event works to raise awareness for abused, neglected children
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Childhelp Wings hosts a number of themed events throughout the year for the cause. Sunday's "Trick-or-trot" was aimed at raising child abuse awareness.

Arizona diaper banks struggling to maintain supply
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As the prices of goods have increased amid international shipping delays, many low-income parents are struggling to afford diapers. Meanwhile, diaper banks are experiencing a shortage. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations

Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.

Camp 'No Limits' ensures all kids get a chance to go camping
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Camp "No Limits" is put on by the No Limits Foundation. The nonprofit hosts camps across the country for children who've lost a limb. It's more than survival skills in the wilderness as it involves education and mentorship opportunities along with way.

More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic

The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.

CDC removes holiday guidance suggesting ‘virtual’ celebrations from website

A CDC spokesperson on Tuesday said guidance that was posted on the agency’s website suggesting “that families hold virtual holiday celebrations,” was outdated and removed from the agency’s website.

Phoenix bakery uses $5K grant to make birthday cakes for foster kids

Urban Cookies in Phoenix is using a recently won $5,000 grant to partner with For Goodness Cakes, a nonprofit that makes birthday cakes for foster kids.

Many families face food challenges amid COVID-19 pandemic, poll shows

Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic year say they have had difficulty figuring out how to get help and had trouble finding healthy foods they can afford.

Six-year-old Houston boy looking for family to adopt him

A six-year-old Houston boy is looking for a family to adopt him. His siblings have already found adoptive homes.

Child tax credit: Treasury, IRS disburse second round of payments

According to the IRS and Treasury Department, a technical issue will cause a small percentage of those who chose direct deposits to receive a physical check this month.

Expecting mother in the Phoenix area gets vaccinated against COVID-19

Pregnant women have some of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates of any group in the country, but one expecting Arizona mother received her first shot over the weekend.