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What is the risk of my child getting sick from COVID-19?
Based on all available evidence, children do not have a higher risk of getting COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants get sick with the virus, adults make up most of the known cases....
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How do I protect my child from COVID-19?
You can protect your child from COVID-19 by encouraging them to take the same safety precautions as everyone else: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick, unless...
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What should I do if my child has symptoms of COVID-19?
If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19 it is important to closely monitor them. Most people, including children, develop mild symptoms that resolve within two weeks. If your child develops sym...
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Are COVID-19 symptoms different for children?
The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar in children and adults. However, children with the virus generally have mild symptoms. Symptoms in children include fever, runny nose, cough, vomiting, and diar...
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Should children wear face masks?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that every person aged 2 years and older wear a cloth covering or mask that covers their nose and mouth when they are out in public p...
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How do I talk to my child about COVID-19?
Outbreaks can be stressful for adults and children. Talk with your child about the outbreak and reassure them that they are safe. When you speak, try to remain calm. Explain to your child that most...
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Should my child get tested for COVID-19 antibodies even if s/he never had symptoms?
Children may make up a large portion of the population that are asymptomatic (no symptoms) or have only mild symptoms when infected with COVID-19. Using antibody tests on those individuals who have...
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What is multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), and how is it related to COVID-19?
New evidence suggests that children who have or have had COVID-19 may develop an inflammatory condition similar to Kawasaki disease or toxic shock syndrome up to 4 weeks after infection. This condi...
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Should my child be around other children?
It is important that your child limits time with other children. If children meet in groups, it can put everyone at risk. Children can pass this virus to others who have an increased risk of severe...
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Should my child be around other people?
It is important that your child limits time with people who may be at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If others in your home have an increased risk, consider extra safety precautions to ...