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Almost all babies, toddlers and children will get a common illness like strep throat or an ear infection during childhood. Learn all about the different infectious diseases and viruses and how to protect your child at every stage of development.
COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 12
Nina Alfieri, MD, MS, FAAP, answers commonly asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12.
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Lurie Children’s Discourages Off-Label Prescribing of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly discourages the use of the vaccine in off-labeling prescribing to youth under 12.
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What Parents Should Know About the Delta Variant
What does the Delta variant mean for children? Lurie Children's infectious diseases experts answer common questions.
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Children’s Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Study reveals trends in children’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Celebrating the Holidays During COVID-19
As the holiday season approaches, many families are debating whether to attend their annual celebrations due to COVID-19.
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Tips for Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
The experts at Lurie Children's provide their guidance and tips for talking to kids about COVID-19, even if there's no “right way” to cope.
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When There is No Perfect Solution: Return-to-School and Kids with Special Healthcare Needs
Parents across our country are wrestling with complicated and uncertain plans for kids returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Support Your Child and Teen’s Anxiety and Stress Related to COVID-19
Pediatric Psychologists from the Center of Childhood Resilience at Lurie Children’s offer tips to help support your child and/or teen through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)- What You Need to Know
AFM is a rare but serious condition that affects the spinal cord. Inflammation in the spinal cord can result in sudden weakness of muscles.
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What You Need to Know About Zika Virus and Microcephaly
What parents need to know about Zika virus and microcephaly as temperatures rise in the U.S.
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