COVID-19 Q&A: Protecting Our Kids

University of Maryland Children's Hospital understands how parents have many questions about how the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect their children and how to live in the new normal of isolating while Maryland is in a state of emergency.
Our physicians answer the most pressing questions on how this virus affects children and what parents can do to protect their family.

Vaccinating Kids Against COVID-19
Questions and answers about the COVID vaccine now that it is available to kids age 12 and up
Read the Kids and COVID Vaccine Q&A

Kids' Health and COVID-19
Questions and answers on COVID-19 symptoms in children, how to protect family members and what to do if your kids are in daycare.

At Home With Kids
Questions and answers on how to talk to children of all ages about homeschooling, missing activities and hand-washing.
Read the At Home With Kids Q&A

Safety for Kids
Questions and answers on keeping toys and common items safe from the virus, precautions to take when a family member goes into public and keeping children from spreading the virus.