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The flu shot and the fight against COVID-19

September 16, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Getting a flu shot might not be at the top of your mind these days, but with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, flu shots are more important than ever.

Young boy and his teddy bear wearing face masks

Could prolonged isolation hurt your child’s immune system?

July 22, 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, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Risk factors, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

The physical isolation many children are experiencing due to the coronavirus pandemic really won’t hurt their immune systems.

My grandson’s classmate tested positive for COVID-19. What can I do?

July 21, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Learning and school, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

If your child’s classmate tested positive for COVID-19, you should contact the school or day care for more specifics about the instance.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus in children under 2 years?

June 25, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

Symptoms of coronavirus in children include fever, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, muscle aches, diarrhea, vomiting and headache.

Mother wearing a homemade protective mask and putting one to her daughter

Should children wear masks?

April 22, 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 Highlight, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

The short answer is yes, children 2 years and older should wear a cloth face covering when they’re in places outside their homes where social distancing is not possible.