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• The Latest on COVID-19 with Infectious Diseases Experts

  As news escalates around COVID-19 surges and the latest variants, we checked in with our infectious disease experts to answer some of the most frequently asked questions you may have.

• 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 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.

• 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. 

• COVID-19 and Educational Activities for Children

  Families have questions and concerns about their children returning to an in-person learning environment. The concerns may be heightened if you have a child with a medical condition.

• 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.

• 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.