https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z9BsKpCJY0
Educational video for children to learn what the coronavirus is and what measures they can take to protect themselves and others. COVID-19 is a disease cause

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-in-babies-and-children/art-20484405
From 2020 to the end of March 2024, children up to age 17 accounted for about 1.5% of people who needed to be treated for COVID-19 in the hospital. But some children with COVID-19 need to be hospitalized, treated in the intensive care unit or placed on a machine to help them breathe, called a ventilator.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/covid-19-vaccines-for-kids/art-20513332
The COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States are: 2023-2024 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. This vaccine is available for people age 6 months and older. Among people with a typical immune system: Children age 6 months up to age 4 years are up to date after three doses of a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
In addition, there are other prevention strategies that you can choose to further protect yourself and others. Wearing a mask and putting distance between yourself and others can help lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Testing for COVID-19 can help you decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx
COVID-19, discovered in December 2019, quickly became a global pandemic. Doctors and researchers continue to learn more about it every day. Now, safe and effective vaccines and boosters are recommended for many children and teens.. While the virus continues to spread, everyone should stay up to date with their vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines work to protect you from getting sick.

https://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/protect-children/fact-sheets/index.html
PDF Version of the English Fact Sheet [PDF - 1 MB] Everyone ages 6 months and older can now get vaccinated against COVID-19, and everyone ages 5 years and older can get a booster if eligible. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, thousands of children and youth in the United States have been hospitalized with COVID-19, and hundreds have died.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-safety-children-teens.html
COVID-19 Vaccination Side Effects. The most common reactions reported following COVID-19 vaccination are minor, including pain, redness, and swelling where the shot was given, a headache, fever, muscle aches, chills, or fatigue. A severe allergic reaction, like anaphylaxis, is rare. If your child gets a COVID-19 vaccine and you think they might

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns-hopkins-childrens-center/covid-19/covid-19-resources-for-kids
How to Talk to Kids about COVID-19. Caregivers often worry that talking about difficult topics with children and teenagers will lead to increased worry and anxiety. These tips from our pediatric psychologists and Child Life specialists can help decrease stress and improve coping. English. A Teen's Guide to Understanding and Coping with COVID-19

https://www.webmd.com/covid/coronavirus-covid-19-babies-children
Paxlovid is used to treat adults and children 12 and older (weighing at least 88 pounds) who have mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and high risk of the disease becoming severe. Paxlovid should be taken

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/covid-19-in-kids
While the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 and up has brought relief for worried parents across the country, there's still plenty of reason for concern. As many students

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/covid-19-in-babies-and-children/
While children and adults experience similar symptoms of COVID-19, children's symptoms tend to be mild and cold-like. Most children recover within one to two weeks. Their symptoms can include: Fever; ... COVID-19 prevention tips. There are many steps you can take to prevent your child from getting the virus that causes COVID-19 and, if he or

https://www.massgeneral.org/children/coronavirus/how-to-care-for-your-child-with-covid-19-at-home
Wear a mask when within 6 feet of your child. Wash your hands every time you have close contact with your child. If your child is old enough, they should also wear a mask when within 6 feet of anyone in your home. If possible, your child should stay in a space separated from others and use a separate bathroom.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid19-safety-tips-for-families
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends a COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 and older, as well as for all adults. COVID-19 vaccination boosters are also recommended for those who are: • age 18 or older and received the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. • age 18 or older and received

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-child-is-sick.html
Everyone in your family should wash their hands well and often. Wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Use regular household cleaners or wipes to clean things that get touched a lot (doorknobs, light switches, toys, remote controls, phones, etc.). Do this every day.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/5-things-kids-need-to-know-about-coronavirus
5 Tips Kids Need to Know about Covid-19. 4. Cover your cough or sneeze. Coronavirus germs can travel through coughs and sneezes. That's why it's important to cover your nose and mouth with your elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands afterwards, and, if you use a tissue, make sure to throw it away. 5.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/treating-covid-19-at-home/art-20483273
Also, if you're caring for someone with COVID-19, think about how it might affect your health. If you are age 65 or older or have chronic medical conditions, you may be at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19. Your best protection is a recent COVID-19 vaccine. But you might think about staying apart from the person with COVID-19.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/5-facts-about-the-COVID-vaccine-for-kids-5-11.aspx
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe. We have been looking at this vaccine very closely and following the vaccine clinical trial. We have not seen serious side effects in kids ages 5-11. The side effects that kids experience are mild. They're ones we saw for other age groups like teenagers and young adults. These are things like pain at your injection

https://www.healthline.com/health/coronavirus-prevention
Tips for prevention. Follow the guidelines to help protect yourself from contracting and transmitting SARS-CoV-2. 1. Wash your hands frequently and carefully. Use warm water and soap and rub your

https://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/protect-children/fact-sheets/docs/protectkidsfromcovid_factsheet_final.pdf
• Children and youth of all ages can get COVID-19. • Children and youth can get very sick if they get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, and some need to be hospitalized. • Children and youth can have long-lasting health problems (sometimes referred to as long COVID) if • they get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-covid-19/
Experts around the world are working hard every day to learn about COVID-19 and how to keep people safe. Be sure to discuss how your kids can stay safe: Take practical steps. Encourage frequent and proper hand-washing — especially when coming home, before meals, and after blowing the nose, coughing or sneezing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/health/covid-vaccines-seniors-children.html
All Americans ages 6 months and older should receive one of the new Covid-19 vaccines when they become available this fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-covid.html
Here's a look at the state of COVID-19 in the U.S. as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention establishes its latest advice on vaccinations. About 300 COVID-19-associated deaths were

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/health/covid-summer-wave/index.html
Earlier this month, the FDA endorsed a plan to update the Covid-19 shots to be more effective against the JN.1 lineage of the coronavirus. But the agency later updated its own recommendation.

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-advisers-recommend-updated-covid-vaccines-those-six-months-older-2024-06-27/
A 4-year-old receives a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine for children under five years old at Skippack Pharmacy in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, U.S., June 21, 2022.

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/planning/children/6-things-to-know.html
Tips for Parents and Caregivers: Before vaccination, tell the vaccine provider about any allergies your child may have—just like what you would do when your child receives their routine vaccines.; Requesting accommodations at COVID-19 vaccination sites: When making an appointment or arriving for vaccination, you can let staff and/or volunteers know your child might need some accommodations.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/expert-answers/novel-coronavirus/faq-20478727
COVID-19 is the shortened name of coronavirus disease 2019. It is a pandemic illness caused by a coronavirus. The virus that causes COVID-19 is severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, shortened to SARS-CoV-2 and it began spreading in 2019. The COVID-19 virus spreads most commonly through the air between people in close contact.

https://www.wtoc.com/2024/06/28/cdc-recommends-updated-covid-19-vaccination-this-fall/
(CNN) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week anyone six months of age and older should receive one of the new COVID-19 vaccines when they become available this fall. Updated vaccines give targeted protection from a virus, and immunity from a previous shot or infection decreases over time.

https://wtop.com/national/2024/06/here-are-the-numbers-covid-19-is-ticking-up-in-some-places-but-levels-remain-low/
Here's a look at the state of COVID-19 in the U.S. as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention establishes its latest advice on vaccinations. About 300 COVID-19-associated deaths were

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czk078zj5nyo
The trust said it was currently treating 65 patients with Covid-19, the "highest number" since December 2023. ... Firefighters give kids summer water safety tips.

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Here's a look at the state of COVID-19 in the U.S. as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention establishes its latest advice on vaccinations.