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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Should children wear masks?
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.
I think my child needs a COVID test — where should we go?
If your child is asymptomatic or has or very mild symptoms, we recommend getting a COVID test at a community-based site rather than a pediatricians’ office or a hospital.
Which COVID-19 vaccine is best for your young child?
Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are safe and effective, and the most important thing is getting your child vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.
Monkeypox risks for children
While there is potential for monkeypox to spread in places like daycares and schools, the risk of your child contracting it from those places is not high.
