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Thirty-one percent of parents who have children younger than 5 said they plan to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey published Feb. 2. The KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor is an ongoing survey. The most recent wave was conducted from Jan. 11-23 among 1,536 adults, including 420 parents or guardians of children under 18. Four survey findings: 1. Three in 10 parents with children under 5 said they will get their child vaccinated right away once a vaccine is approved for the age group, up somewhat from 1 in 5...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVC) — One family says their 5-year-old son with autism is being punished for giving his classmate a hug. East Ridge Elementary leaders say the boy overstepped his boundaries. But, his family says the whole thing is a big misunderstanding. Nathan is a 5-year-old boy kindergartner at East Ridge Elementary. The principal says the school staff has talked with him several times. His guardian says the school has filed a report with the state. Summery Putnam, Nathan's guardian, says she received a call from her son's teacher at East Ridge Elementary about three weeks ago. "I was sick...