COVID-19 tests: What families should know
As schools and businesses are looking to safely reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re hearing more about testing for COVID-19. But there isn’t just one “COVID-19 test.” All of the tests have one goal: to detect whether someone is or has been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. But they work in different ... Read More about COVID-19 tests: What families should know
COVID-19 and kids: Do you know myth from fact?
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, there is still much misinformation and confusion about how kids are affected by the illness. Test your knowledge by taking our quiz. [smartslider3 slider=”31″] Take our previous quiz and get more answers about Boston Children’s response to COVID-19. Share this:
How masks protect against COVID-19: Understanding the science
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S., including in children, wearing a face covering is more important than ever. We know wearing a mask can get tiresome, but they really are essential. To help understand how face masks can keep you and your child safer, we spoke with Dr. Thomas ... Read More about How masks protect against COVID-19: Understanding the science
To college, or not, this fall?
Whether or not to return to college campus is a question many students and their parents are faced with making in the next few weeks. While some schools have made that decision for families by moving to remote learning only or sending students home, many colleges and universities are leaving the choice up to students ... Read More about To college, or not, this fall?
Rapid rise in COVID-19 in children: Key takeaways from the AAP report on COVID-19 and kids
You may have seen the news this week that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) released a new report about a rise in COVID-19 diagnoses in children. The headlines are scary — but are they accurate? We discussed the report with Boston Children’s infectious disease specialist Dr. Richard Malley to understand the ... Read More about Rapid rise in COVID-19 in children: Key takeaways from the AAP report on COVID-19 and kids
Q and A: What you need to know about ticks and Lyme disease
With summer on the way, you and your family will probably be spending more time outdoors. You may be taking walks, playing in your yard or a park, biking, or camping. But before you head outside, it’s important to take precautions to reduce your children’s risk for a common tick borne illness, Lyme disease. Dr. Rebekka ... Read More about Q and A: What you need to know about ticks and Lyme disease
Teens and young adults: Is it time for a ‘COVID-19 talk’ with your friends?
You’ve made plans to get together with a few friends to enjoy a physically-distant bonfire at a local beach. You’ve brought your mask, hand sanitizer, and your own big bottle of sparkling water. But when you show up, none of your friends are wearing masks, they keep moving their chairs closer to the fire — ... Read More about Teens and young adults: Is it time for a ‘COVID-19 talk’ with your friends?
Preparing your kids for the new school year during COVID-19
This back-to-school season is shaping up to be unlike any before. As kids, parents, teachers, and schools approach the start of a new school year, there are still many questions about exactly what school might look like in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many questions around school reopening, many parents don’t know ... Read More about Preparing your kids for the new school year during COVID-19
When your baby has clubfoot: Answers for expecting parents
Treatment for clubfoot usually begins within a few weeks of a child’s birth. With prenatal ultrasound, parents often learn about clubfoot weeks or months before their child’s arrival. Below, Dr. Collin May of the Lower Extremity Program in Boston Children’s Orthopedic Center answers questions about how meeting with an orthopedic specialist can ease expecting parents’ ... Read More about When your baby has clubfoot: Answers for expecting parents
Should you hire a babysitter during COVID-19? Six tips to consider
If you’ll be going back to work outside of the home, you may wonder if it’s safe to hire a babysitter during COVID-19. While this decision is a very personal one, for some families it can be an appealing alternative to using a daycare center— as long as you can find a caregiver you trust ... Read More about Should you hire a babysitter during COVID-19? Six tips to consider