The discomfort of a mask distracts some children from learning. By increasing airway resistance during exhalation, masks can lead to increased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Until the vaccine is available for children 12 years and younger and even after vaccination, those same children should be required to wear a mask, unless they have a signed doctor's note as to ...

While issues around masking remain polarized, there are growing calls for a post-omicron off-ramp for kids and masks.

Coronavirus Karol Markowicz: COVID and our kids -- stop the masking misery and let our children live Continuing to mandate masks for children in schools is tantamount to science denial ...

According to the current mask guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, N95 masks have not been widely tested on kids, and are not recommended for children under 2 years old.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As COVID-19 impacts kids, you may be searching for a mask that’s right for your child. But are the higher grade N95 masks safe for children? Amid the omicron surge ...

Which masks are best for kids as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads? A look at N95, KN95, surgical and cloth masks, according to experts.

This year, face masks are on most parents' list of back-to-school supplies. But which ones are most effective? Here's how to choose the right one for your child.

According to the current mask guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, N95 masks have not been widely tested on kids, and are not recommended for children under 2 years old.