Specialties & Conditions 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Specialty
Please note this page is meant to provide general information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to families. Below you'll find a list of recommended resources, frequently asked questions and recent news articles related to COVID-19. Because the situation is rapidly evolving, for the most up-to-date information, please continue to refer back to this page or the resources listed below.
Make an Appointment
We offer several scheduling options for your child's care needs.
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Lurie Children's is no longer offering Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
COVID-19 Testing
Lurie Children’s has discontinued routine COVID-19 testing prior to procedures. Because of the decline in demand for testing, the COVID-19 testing drive-thru site at Clark/Deming location is now closed.
COVID-19 News
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.
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.
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID19) Pediatric Vaccine Registry
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.
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.
COVID-19 Updates for Families
Please refer to the information below:
- FAQs: COVID-19 Vaccines and Cases of Myocarditis
- FAQs: COVID-19 Vaccines in Transplant Patients
- Siragusa Transplantation Center Frequently Asked Questions on Recent CDC Mask Guidance
- COVID-19 and the Flu
- Guidance for Return to School for Transplant Families
- Keeping Your Infant and Child’s Vaccine Schedule During COVID-19
- Managing Anxiety in Toddlers and Preschoolers With COVID-19 Specific Tips
- Parents with Children Experiencing Respiratory Symptoms at Lurie Children's - Why Am I Being Asked to Remain in My Child's Room?
- Supporting Families Touched by Neurodevelopmental Disabilities During Self-Quarantine
- VIDEO: COVID-19's Impact on Children
- Youth Town Hall with Governor Pritzker and Colleen Cicchetti, PhD
In-Person Clinic Visits
Your child's health is critical. Please keep all milestone and vaccination appointments or any other scheduled appointments that will keep your child well and healthy, and begin to reschedule those that have been postponed. Lurie Children's is an environment where your family’s safety and health is our priority.
The following measures are in place at our main hospital as well as our outpatient centers to ensure your safety:
- All patients, staff and visitors are required to wear a mask, which will be provided to you
- All patients, staff and visitors are screened for COVID-19 symptoms
- Any COVID-19 suspected patient is isolated
- All emergency room patients are isolated
- Social distancing is practiced throughout all of our facilities
It is also important to note that there is very minimal spread of COVID-19 amongst children.
For any questions about an upcoming in-person visit, please contact your physician's office.
MyChart
During this time, please remember you can access your medical records online, communicate directly with your healthcare provider, refill a prescription and more using Lurie Children’s MyChart.
If you do not have a MyChart account, sign up using the link below.
Resources
Please refer to the resources below for more information on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how Lurie Children's is responding.
Information for Patient Families
- COVID-19 Visitor Education Flyer
- Guidance for Return to School for Transplant Families
- Managing Anxiety in Toddlers and Preschoolers With COVID-19 Specific Tips
- Parents with Children Experiencing Respiratory Symptoms at Lurie Children's - Why Am I Being Asked to Remain in My Child's Room?
- Siragusa Transplantation Center COVID-19 FAQs for Transplant Families (UPDATED: May 26)
- Supporting Families Touched by Neurodevelopmental Disabilities During Self-Quarantine
- Youth Town Hall with Governor Pritzker and Colleen Cicchetti, PhD
In-Person Clinic Visits
Your child's health is critical. Please keep all milestone and vaccination appointments or any other scheduled appointments that will keep your child well and healthy, and begin to reschedule those that have been postponed. Lurie Children's is an environment where your family’s safety and health is our priority.
The following measures are in place at our main hospital as well as our outpatient centers to ensure your safety:
- All patients, staff and visitors are required to wear a mask, which will be provided to you
- All patients, staff and visitors are screened for COVID-19 symptoms
- Any COVID-19 suspected patient is isolated
- All emergency room patients are isolated
- Social distancing is practiced throughout all of our facilities
It is also important to note that there is very minimal spread of COVID-19 amongst children.
For any questions about an upcoming in-person visit, please contact your physician's office.
MyChart
During this time, please remember you can access your medical records online, communicate directly with your healthcare provider, refill a prescription and more using Lurie Children’s MyChart.
If you do not have a MyChart account, sign up using the link below.
Additional Websites
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
- Healthy Children through American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
- Hotline: 1.800.889.3931