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You’ve got questions about kids and Covid and we’ve got expert-backed answers, from symptoms to new strains.

pregnant woman getting vaccine - effects of covid vaccine in pregnancy on newborns

Large study shows effects of Covid vaccine in pregnancy on newborns

Receiving a Covid vaccine during pregnancy was not linked to adverse outcomes in baby’s first 6 months—and was even protective against more than just Covid.

October 24, 2023
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Covid hospitalizations rising among kids under 5, AAP says

“While children ages 0-4 are one-quarter of the overall U.S. child population, they comprise roughly half of recent COVID-19 hospital admissions.”

September 20, 2023
Dad and daughter in kitchen - bivalent boosters for kids

What parents need to know about bivalent boosters

The FDA recently authorized Pfizer's bivalent boosters for certain kids down to 6 months. Here's how to know if your child is eligible for one.

Updated March 15, 2023
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CDC ends quarantine recommendations for schools

If your child is exposed to Covid in a school setting, they can now stay in class.

August 12, 2022
Mother and baby son at doctors office for vaccine

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids under 5? We’ve got answers 

Vaccines are now available for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. As more guidelines are announced, we’ll update you here.

Updated June 18, 2022
remdesivir: mother giving child covid test

The Covid treatment remdesivir is now FDA-approved for kids under 12

This approval provides a much needed safety net for our youngest population, but it doesn’t replace the need for a pediatric vaccine, experts say.

Updated June 23, 2022
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Croup is now a symptom of Covid in kids

A new study shows that the Omicron variant may cause a croup cough in kids. Here's what parents need to know.

March 8, 2022
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CDC recommends Pfizer Covid booster shots for children 5 to 11 years old

“While it has largely been the case that COVID-19 tends to be less severe in children than adults, the omicron wave has seen more kids getting sick with the disease and being hospitalized, and children may also experience long-term effects, even following initially mild disease."

Updated May 19, 2022
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CDC approves both Pfizer and Moderna’s pediatric Covid vaccines for kids under 6

Vaccines are now officially available for kids ages 6 months and up.

Updated June 18, 2022
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Covid infection linked to an increased risk of diabetes in kids, says CDC

Covid may increase the risk of diabetes in children, but here's why you shouldn't panic.

January 10, 2022
Omicron symptoms in kids: Mother and daughter at the pediatric office

What are the symptoms of Omicron in kids?

There seem to be slight differences between the symptoms of the Omicron and Delta variants. Here’s what to look for.

January 6, 2022
Children studying in class with face mask during pandemic

Covid testing in schools can replace quarantine, CDC says

A "test to stay" policy can protect in-person learning while keeping students safe, two studies found.

December 17, 2021
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Everything parents need to know about the Omicron variant

With more details unfolding each day about the newest Covid variant of concern, we’ll keep you updated here.

Updated January 3, 2022
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More than 1.5 million kids have received their first Covid vaccine

The pediatric vaccine rollout is off to a swift start.

November 16, 2021
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5 kid-friendly travel ideas for the Covid era

With so many families in desperate need of a break and reconnection, a little getaway might be just what the doctor ordered.

November 9, 2021
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Side effects of the Covid vaccine for kids are generally mild

New research shows that the risk of getting myocarditis is greater from Covid infection than from the vaccine.

Updated April 5, 2022
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Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

November 4, 2021
covid vaccine and fertility: pregnant-woman-holding-belly-and-wearing-a-mask

The Covid vaccine does not affect fertility, but getting Covid does, study shows

We fact-checked the myths surrounding the Covid vaccine and fertility so you can make the most informed choices for your family.

Updated January 26, 2022
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