What you need to know

You’ve heard the following instructions many times the last few weeks: wash your hands, cover your coughs, avoid touching your face, stay home if possible and more.

COVID-19 was unexpeected and unprecendented. Nobody was ready to respond to a pandemic of this nature. Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin wants to provide you with resources to answer any questions you may have. The following outlets can provide you with useful information and tips to keep yourself and child(ren) safe and healthy during this time.

RESOURCES

• Overview of COVID-19, American Academy of Pediatrics
• How to talk to kids about COVID-19, Children’s Wisconsin
• Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• COVID-19 and Children, CDC
• Five ways to view coverage of the Coronavirus, American Psychological Association
• Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus, National Public Radio

REMEMBER

If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 -- runny nose, sore throat, fever, cough or shortness of breath -- please call your primary care provider before going to your clinic.

Care for yourself and your child(ren) during this time by putting your health first. It will get better.

Information courtesy of Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin.