American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Parent Resources on Latest COVID-19 Advice

The AAP offers parents information at HealthyChildren.org, where experts answer questions on the coronavirus as the news on its impact on children evolves. Journalists may share HealthyChildren.org content and links, with proper attribution, or contact AAP Public Affairs to interview a pediatrician. Recent articles include:

• Ask the Pediatrician: Can household disinfectants be used to treat COVID-19?Benjamin Hoffman, MD, FAAP, debunks the dangerous myth that household household disinfectants can be used to cleanse COVID-19 from our bodies. He explains the need to safely use and store household disinfectants, sanitizers and cleaners around children, and to be aware of other home hazards that children may be more likely to get into during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read the article here.

• Ask the Pediatrician: Is it OK to call the pediatrician during COVID-19?
  Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, says parents shouldn't hesitate to contact their pediatrician with any health concerns during the pandemic. The article, Is it OK to call the pediatrician during COVID-19 even if I'm not sure my child is sick?, also describes appointments that should not be delayed, even during social distancing. She assures parents that pediatricians are taking steps to make sure it's as safe as possible for exams that need to happen in person, and that video visits may also be an option.

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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.