‘I Vaccinated Santa Claus,’ Fauci Tells Kids

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Bill Sandeen, dressed as Santa Claus, waits for the opening of a Santa drive-through selfie station in Las Vegas on Dec. 10. The real Santa was vaccinated by Dr. Anthony Fauci at the North Pole.





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‘Tis The Season To Celebrate. Here’s How To Do It Safely

The pandemic has been tough for kids. There’s evidence that depression and anxiety have increased as kids have been spending time at home, away from friends.

To celebrate Christmas, experts are encouraging some variations from the normal celebrations this year: cookie drop-offs instead of in-home group baking, looking at Christmas lights from the car to avoid crowds, outdoor family caroling instead of singing inside.

And it’s probably safe to do outdoor activities — sledding, ice skating, playing in the snow — provided you wear a mask.

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