Kids and Covid: Covid Symptoms in Kids, Vaccines for Kids, and More
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You have questions about kids and Covid and we have expert-backed answers. From Covid vaccines for kids to Covid symptoms in kids to personal essays about parenting during a pandemic, here's everything you need to know.

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Having young kids might protect you from severe Covid, study shows

All those coughs and sniffles from your little one could be lending you cross-immunity.

August 4, 2022
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The pandemic drastically increased rates of postpartum depression. Dr. Harvey Karp shares what could help mothers now

And it’s not just PPD rates that are rising: Postpartum anxiety and post-traumatic stress are up, too.

May 19, 2022
pandemic birth decline: mother kissing baby's head

The pandemic robbed me of my dream for another baby

And I’m not alone. Motherly's 2022 State of Motherhood survey revealed the largest percentage of moms ever who say they do not plan to have more children.

Updated May 4, 2022

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Is it the flu, RSV, a cold, allergies or Covid?

It's like the least-fun guessing game ever.

Updated September 18, 2024
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New report shows daycare centers weren’t Covid transmission hubs after all

Kids were less likely to get the virus at childcare centers than they were from people they lived with, research shows.

December 2, 2023
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Free at-home Covid tests are coming back—here’s how to get them

Here's everything you need to know about getting your free COVID tests delivered by USPS.

Updated November 21, 2023
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Covid vaccine doesn’t increase early miscarriage risk in men or women, study finds

The landmark study is the first to assess the risk of early miscarriage.

November 9, 2023
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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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Why do kids have milder Covid symptoms than adults? A new study sheds some light

There’s a good reason why most kids have milder COVID symptoms than adults.

October 21, 2023
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Just like long Covid, you can have a ‘long cold’, study finds

The research highlights a possible reason for why some develop chronic fatigue syndrome after illness.

October 11, 2023
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Health officials urge pregnant women to get vaccinated against flu, Covid and RSV

“We must use all available tools to protect those most at risk, including infants and young children, pregnant people, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions,” says CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen.

September 29, 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
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Should you get a Covid booster?

Experts share what to know about the new monovalent Covid vaccines—and who needs one.

September 12, 2023
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What if we didn’t have to worry about the ‘tripledemic’ this year?

For the first time ever, we have vaccines to protect against RSV, flu and Covid.

Updated September 14, 2023
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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
father talking with telemedicine doctor sick daughter - severe covid and kids

Having young kids might protect you from severe Covid, study shows

All those coughs and sniffles from your little one could be lending you cross-immunity.

August 4, 2022
Preschool girl gets help from teacher to put on covid face mask

Everything parents need to know about the BA.5 subvariant

The newest Omicron subvariant is adept at evading vaccine antibodies—but vaccines are still protective.

July 11, 2022
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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
unhappy woman with her head in her hands

The pandemic drastically increased rates of postpartum depression. Dr. Harvey Karp shares what could help mothers now

And it’s not just PPD rates that are rising: Postpartum anxiety and post-traumatic stress are up, too.

May 19, 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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Everything parents need to know about Omicron’s BA.2 variant

The Omicron subvariant will likely cause an uptick in cases. But will it cause another surge?

Updated April 28, 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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