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COVID-19 case numbers continue to break records in the US and unfortunately, the increases are now also reflected in pediatric cases: at least 61,000 COVID-19 cases were diagnosed in children last week. Since the pandemic began, the percentage

  Children spend more time than ever staring at digital screens—on computers, tablets, TVs, smartphones, and other devices. All that screen time can take a toll on children’s wellbeing, including how their eyes may feel. ​Research shows that

As with most things related to Coronavirus, we don’t yet know for certain. Fortunately, there are some big studies underway to answer this question and there is some preliminary data that seems promising, but most investigators are afraid

Yes, definitely. It is important to do your best to keep your child on schedule with their routine childhood vaccinations. Through 18 months old, most pediatric well child checks include vaccinations and it is important for your child’s

Last week, Britain’s Paediatric Intensive Care Society issued a warning that they are seeing an increase in children with symptoms that are similar to those seen in a rare inflammatory condition called Kawasaki disease and they suspect Coronavirus

For the most part, as long as children are staying home, they should not need to wear a mask. As long as they can keep a safe distance away from others (over 6-10 feet) on neighborhood walks, they

No, it is safest to avoid group gatherings (especially if indoors) since we know there is community spread here in the Bay Area. Even though kids may not have severe symptoms, they can get coronavirus and spread it

This is truly a tough time for most families with children as they navigate living in close quarters non-stop, trying to keep the kids busy and sometimes also juggling their own jobs or trying to work from home.

They should STAY HOME. Read more about the importance of Physical Distancing here. There is plenty to do at home in addition to their distance learning. Enjoy this graphic, and enjoy the “glass half full” stay at home experience!