Yes, it’s true! The covidtests.gov website is now open and ready for your order! Each household in the US can request 4 free rapid antigen COVID-19 self-tests. The request form is super quick and easy. Nerdy Girl Alison submitted her test request in way less time than it took to make this post. Tests will …
These guidelines are not recommended for children in childcare settings where children cannot mask (babies, infants under 2). See our previous post for full details on updated guidelines for the general public. The Key Points: ➡️ Anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms or has tested positive for COVID-19 should ISOLATE for 5 days, then wear a …
Can you vaccinate a child who has recently been exposed to COVID-19 but isn’t showing any symptoms? A: Although there is no medical reason to wait, there may be practical reasons–it depends on your situation. It’s safe for your child to go ahead, but you should also follow guidance about isolating to protect others. If …
The FDA has amended the Pfizer emergency use authorization to: ❇️ Expand the use of booster doses to kids aged 12-15 years ❇️ Shorten the recommended time between second and booster dose to 5 months (instead of 6) in those aged 12 years and older ❇️ Allow kids 5-11 who have certain immunocompromising conditions to …
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” …
A.) TL; DR: Your eyes need a holiday! Increased time on screens is linked to vision changes, dry eyes, blurry vision, eye fatigue, and headaches. Here are some ocular health tips for you and your family. * GO OUTSIDE. Outdoor time exposes your eyes to a different type of light than screens. Bright natural light …
💥Breaking News Friday💥 TL:DR: A slight delay to Pfizer’s vaccine trial for <5 year olds: The trial is adding a 3rd dose to boost immune response, and now expects submission of data “in the first half of 2022.” The vaccine news the past 12 months has mostly been WAY better than expected. Today the news …
Lamentablemente, sí. No sabemos con exactitud cuántos niños se verán afectados, ya que el Covid Largo es posible incluso en niños con infecciones leves o asintomáticas. Es posible que oigas llamarlo “Covid largo”, “Covid a largo plazo” o “Condiciones post-Covid”. Todos estos nombres se refieren a lo mismo: síntomas que duran más de 4 semanas …
Es importante informarse de la mejor maneja para poder brindar a nuestros hijos el cuidado de salud adecuado para ellos. Recuerde, la vacuna para niños es segura y nos protege a todos contra el COVID-19. Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
➡️ The FDA just approved expansion of the booster EUA for Pfizer/BioNTech to 16-17 year olds, expected to be signed off by CDC Director Rochelle Walensky later today. Link to Original FB Post
