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Supporting your child with autism during the pandemic winter

Here are some ways to support your family’s emotional health by staying active, working on independence and advocating for (new) school supports.

arm with taped with patch with red heart after giving blood

Can I donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine?

January 25, 2021/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.

COVID testing FAQs

December 22, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Doctor’s Visits, Procedures, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

With coronavirus cases on the rise, you may be contemplating COVID-19 testing for your child. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the test.

Flu vaccine MythBusters

November 6, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Can you get the flu from the flu vaccine? Does the flu shot cause COVID-19? We answer these questions and more in this Rise and Shine flu vaccine MythBusters!

Medical professional taking a nasal swab of child

How to prepare your child for a COVID-19 test

October 28, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Doctor’s Visits, Procedures, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

Here are some things you can do to prepare your child for a COVID-19 test that will help ease some of their potential fear and anxiety.