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Pandemic spring break ideas

March 23, 2021/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Family life, Family Life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Traveling/by Rise and Shine

Just because travel is off the table, doesn’t mean your time off can’t be special. Here are some pandemic spring break ideas for your family.

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Grandma got her COVID vaccine, can we visit her?

March 9, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Family life, Infections and Illness, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

If grandma got her COVID vaccine, you can visit her but be sure you everyone is free of any COVID-like symptoms before you go.

What do I need to know about COVID variants?

February 2, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Risk factors, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

Infectious disease expert Dr. Roberta DeBiasi answers some of your questions about the new COVID variants that are popping up.

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Can I donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine?

January 25, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Family life, Family Life, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Yes, you can still donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine. There is no waiting period but make sure you are feeling well.

Keeping your family and community safe when someone has COVID-19

December 17, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

If you or someone in your family becomes sick with COVID-19, there are key steps you can take to help prevent COVID infection spreading within your home or community.