Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Caring for Children: Tips to Keep Children Healthy While School’s Out: March 28, 2020

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
• Description:
  Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known cases to date. You can learn more about who is most at risk for health problems if they have COVID-19 infection on Are you at higher risk for severe illness.
  
  Steps to protect children from getting sick -- Children may present with mild symptoms -- Help children continue learning: Stay in touch with your child’s school; Create a schedule and routine for learning at home, but remain flexible; Consider the needs and adjustment required for your child’s age group; Look for ways to make learning fun -- School meal services -- Keep children healthy: Watch your child for any signs of illness; Watch for signs of stress in your child; Teach and reinforce everyday preventive actions; Help your child stay active; Help your child stay socially connected -- Limit time with older adults, relatives, and people with serious underlying medical conditions.
  
  
• Subjects:
  Child Coronavirus Infections/diagnosis COVID-19 School
• Series:
  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Document Type:
  Text
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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