Doom and Gloom: COVID-19 fears and January
January tends to be a time when many people feel gloomy. This year, there’s a persisting unwanted and all too familiar stressor: COVID-19.
We’ve complied our Rise and Shine coronavirus articles and advice for easy access.
The COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine all recommend pregnant people get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The COVID-19 booster for children: Frequently asked questions
While your child’s original vaccine continues to protect them against severe illness and death, it will wear off a bit over time. A booster shot provides extra protection against COVID-19.
Helping children deal with pandemic-related grief
Losing a parent or other primary caregiver is one of the most stressful things that can happen in a child’s life, putting them at risk for depression and post-traumatic stress.
The omicron coronavirus variant: what we know
The SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant (B.1.1.529) was first identified in Botswana and South Africa and was recently declared a variant of concern.