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Why parents should prioritize swim lessons for kids

Learning to swim isn’t just a childhood milestone — it’s a lifesaving skill, a confidence booster, and a path to lifelong health and joy.

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Clark County may not reach vaccination goal to reopen by June 1

The health district’s chief health officer says about 50 percent of eligible Clark County residents 16 and older has received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine. Clark County has set a threshold of 60 percent before fully reopening.

 
Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot now available to US children as young as 12

COVID-19 vaccines finally are headed for more kids as U.S. regulators on Monday expanded use of Pfizer’s shot to those as young as 12, sparking a race to protect middle and high school students before they head back to class in the fall.

 
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use endorsed by US panel

A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just one step away from launching an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans.

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