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Pregnancy & Parenting

How does COVID-19 impact you and your children? Simple, straightforward answers to help you navigate pregnancy and parenting in the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 15, 2022
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Beth Linas, PhD MS
January 15, 2022

What are the long term effects of the COVID vaccine in kids?

The risks of COVID-19 infection are much higher than any risk of long-term complications from the vaccine.
December 11, 2021
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Brad Kern, PhD
December 11, 2021

Should my 11 year old wait to get the 12+ year old dose?

Children who are 11 years old should get the 5-11 vaccine as soon as they can.
December 10, 2021
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
December 10, 2021

What’s the risk of myocarditis for kids?

There is a very low risk of myocarditis for kids following the second dose of COVID mRNA vaccines, but it’s less than the risk from COVID infection.
November 12, 2021
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
November 12, 2021

Yes, COVID-19 during pregnancy can be dangerous for you and your baby

COVID-19 during pregnancy increases the risk of maternal death and puts pregnant women and their babies at risk for serious health problems.
November 12, 2021
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
November 12, 2021

I'm pregnant, should I get a booster shot?

Yes, pregnancy puts you at high risk for serious illness due to COVID-19, so you should get a booster shot.
November 5, 2021
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
November 5, 2021

Can I go trick-or-treating?

Have fun trick-or-treating, but take some precautions, especially with unvaccinated children.
November 5, 2021
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
November 5, 2021

I'm pregnant, should I get the vaccine?

Although limited at first, new data shows the vaccine is safe and effective in pregnancy.
September 23, 2021
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Katherine Kruse, MD
September 23, 2021

How can I prepare my kid to go back to school?

There are steps you can take to minimize your children’s exposure to COVID-19 risk while going back to school in person!
August 27, 2021
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
August 27, 2021

Does COVID cause premature birth?

Yes, pregnant women with COVID-19 have a 49% increased risk of delivering a baby too soon.
February 19, 2021
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Katherine Kruse, MD
February 21, 2021

If I get vaccinated, does it protect my kids?

Vaccinating adults against COVID-19 might offer indirect protection for kids by decreasing their exposure to the virus.

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