Child deaths
Coverage of Child deaths in the Nexus archive.
- Shocking number of 8th graders don’t think fentanyl is dangerous — even though it’s a leading cause of death: study
A study reveals that many American 8th graders perceive fentanyl as not dangerous, despite it being the third leading cause of child deaths. The drug's risks remain underestimated by this age group.
- Chennithala orders review of 23 child deaths in Palakkad between 2010 and 2023
Chennithala ordered a review of 23 child deaths in Palakkad between 2010 and 2023. The government assigned Deputy Inspector General of Police T Narayanan to lead the review.
- Kerala HC orders CBI to take over probe into 23 child deaths in Palakkad
The Kerala High Court has ordered the CBI to take over the investigation into 23 child deaths in Palakkad. The court directed the agency to seek clarifications from the District Police Chief and Kerala Police.
- No child deaths definitively linked to Covid shots, FDA says
The FDA reported that no child deaths have been definitively linked to Covid-19 vaccines, based on an analysis dated Dec. 5 but only recently made public. The agency's findings indicate a lack of conclusive evidence connecting the vaccines to fatalities in children.
- Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive as child death toll passes 100
Bangladesh is facing its worst measles outbreak in years, with over 100 child deaths reported. The government, in collaboration with the United Nations, has initiated an emergency measles-rubella vaccination drive to address the surge in cases and declining vaccination rates.