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COVID-19 vs. RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

COVID-19, the flu and respiratory viruses such as RSV have similar symptoms. But there are a few differences that can help you determine why your child is sick.

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The COVID-19 delta variant and kids

While the number of COVID-19 infections in children is increasing, there is currently no definitive evidence that the delta variant is more dangerous for kids.

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What is long-haul COVID?

Long-haul COVID, or long COVID, refers to a group of long-term symptoms people may experience after recovering from COVID infection.

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Myocarditis (heart inflammation) and the COVID-19 vaccine

The CDC is looking into reports that a small number of adolescents and young adults developed a heart issue called myocarditis after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Why should my child get the COVID vaccine?

Dr. Alexandra Brugler Yonts explains why your child should get the COVID vaccine and answers questions about the vaccine’s risks, side effects and rumored link to infertility.