AAP Offers Expertise on COVID-19 and Its Impact on Children and Families

• What are the latest clinical recommendations on prevention and treatment of COVID-19 for infants, children and teens?  

• What are the symptoms of COVID-19 in children? How can you tell it’s not a cold or the flu?

• Is breastfeeding safe if you have COVID-19?

• What advice can you give to reduce anxiety, and address the mental health needs of children and parents during social isolation?

• What tips can you give for parents who are stressed out … including parents home with a new baby, or parents who are struggling to juggle financial stress, e-learning and other difficulties? 

• What activities are still safe for families to keep children active? Playdates (no), playgrounds (no), walks in nature (yes).  

• Is it ok for children to have more screen time now? 

• How can parents help teens cope with social isolation, as well as missed milestones like prom and graduation?

• What does COVID-19 mean for children with special health care needs?

• How are pediatricians transitioning their practices to care for children during the pandemic? Should parents keep their well-child appointments? What about routine vaccinations? What should parents do if they think their child is sick? 

• What is the impact on pediatric practices?

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The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.