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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.
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Vaccine Schedule for Children
Learn about the recommended childhood vaccines and immunizations for kids throughout development and some vaccination frequently asked questions.
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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.
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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.
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Monkeypox in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Learn more about monkeypox and how children can contract it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Boosters, Omicron and Kids
Our Infectious Diseases experts answer frequently asked questions about boosters, Omicron and celebrating the holidays.
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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.
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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.