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• Parechovirus: What You Need to Know

  Infectious Diseases physicians Ami Patel, MD, and Larry Kociolek, MD, MSCI, answer frequently asked questions about parechovirus.

• Vaccine Schedule for Children

  Learn about the recommended childhood vaccines and immunizations for kids throughout development and some vaccination frequently asked questions.

• What You Need to Know About Mumps

  Mumps is usually spread through droplets, which means it can be spread when someone coughs, sneezes or talks to you. 

• Measles in Kids: Symptoms & Prevention

  The recent measles outbreak has many parents and caregivers concerned. Dr. Ken Polin shares what you need to know about measles in kids.

• Monkeypox in Kids: What Parents Need to Know

  Learn more about monkeypox and how children can contract it. 

• COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5

  Our infectious diseases experts answer common questions, concerns and misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids 6 months to 4 years old.

• What to Know About Adenovirus and Acute Hepatitis

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating recent cases of children with hepatitis who also tested positive for adenovirus. 

• What Does Endemic Mean? And Are We There Yet with COVID-19?

  Dr. Larry Kociolek answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19’s endemic stage and new variants.

• FAQ: Omicron Variant and Children and What to Do if Your Child Tests Positive

  Find out more about the COVID-19 Omicron variant and how to manage it with kids. 

• Boosters, Omicron and Kids

  Our Infectious Diseases experts answer frequently asked questions about boosters, Omicron and celebrating the holidays.

• Tips For How To Prepare Your Child for the COVID-19 Vaccine

  Becca Mitsos, Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), shares some simple tips and reminders to help make your child’s COVID-19 vaccine as easy as possible.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Children’s Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Study reveals trends in children’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• 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.