Coronavirus and COVID-19

The novel coronavirus—and the disease it causes, COVID-19—is a worldwide pandemic. Learn how the coronavirus affects infants, children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Also let our experts teach you how to protect your family from the respiratory illness, and stay informed on the latest COVID-19 news. 
Kids' Face Masks Cold & Flu Season Tout
10 Cute and Functional Face Masks for Kids to Ride Out Cold & Flu Season
Toddler sleeping in hospital bed with oxygen
COVID-19 Is More Severe When Kids Have Secondary Viral Infection
Dr. Anthony Fauci Speaking
Parents Exclusive: Dr. Fauci Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5
Kids Studying at Home
How COVID-19 Can Affect Your Child's Brain
Pediatrician gives vaccination to patient
Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Be Mandatory for Kids?
An image of a woman holding an at home COVID-19 test.
The Parent's Guide To At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Parents and Crying Baby At Home
COVID-19 in Babies: What Parents Need to Know About Symptoms and Transmission
A graphic image of syringes and pregnancy tests.
Yes, You Should Get the COVID Vaccine Even If You're Trying to Get Pregnant—Here's Why
An image of a mother breastfeeding her child in a face mask.
The COVID Vaccine and Breastfeeding: What Nursing Parents Need to Know
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COVID-19 Symptoms in Kids and Toddlers That Parents Need to Know
little girl with a bad cold or seasonal flu, coughing while wrapped in a blanket
How to Tell If Your Child's Cough Is a Sign of COVID-19
An image of a mo putting a mask on her daughter.
What Parents Need to Know About the Omicron Variant
Young boy with stomach ache.
Does My Child Have COVID-19 or the Stomach Flu?
Man watching wife giving birth in hospital
How the Pandemic May Still Affect Delivery Room Rules
Mother working on laptop, daughter sitting on table
Just a Reminder For Anyone Who Needs It: It's Illegal to Fire Someone for Having Kids On Their Zoom Call
Young boy sitting alone in tent
7 Family-Friendly Staycation Ideas for Spring Break
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9 Ways to Cope With Anxiety as a Family During the COVID-19 Pandemic
little girl playing at daycare
How to Keep Your Kid Safe in Daycare
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Can Your Boss Make You Pay for Child Care When You're Working From Home?
Close up of a little girl getting vaccinated by her pediatrician with her dad sitting next to he
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids: What Parents Need to Know
little girl leaning head on hand while sitting and looking out a window on a rainy day
How to Quarantine at Home With Family for COVID-19
Soothing Sick Kids Girl Laying With Mother
What Parents Need to Know About Flurona: Double Infection With COVID-19 and Influenza
family traveling sitting in airport wearing masks
Is It Safe to Fly Right Now? The Latest Travel Advisories
Half Empty Shelves of Baby Formula with Purchase Limit Signs
Severe Baby Formula Shortages Are Affecting Parents
An image of a woman visiting her grandmother through a window.
Is It Safe to See Family After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine?
woman sick in bed
What To Do When a Family Member Has COVID-19
Mother and daughter having a serious talk
7 Ways to Decrease Your Family's Chances of Getting COVID-19
Girl wearing homemade protective mask and backpack
How Long Are Kids Contagious After a COVID-19 Infection?
At-home covid test
PSA: Your At-Home COVID Test Could Contain a Toxic Substance
An image of two boys wearing face masks.
Silver Linings: Positive Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children
An image of children after a soccer game.
When It's Safe to Let Kids Get Back to Sports After COVID-19
Doctor is collecting a Covid-19 testing swab
How to Make the COVID-19 Nose Swab Test Easier for Kids
Vaccine or flu shot in injection needle. Doctor working with patient's arm. Physician or nurse giving vaccination and immunity to virus, influenza or HPV with syringe.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Myocarditis: What Parents Need to Know About a Potential Link
An image of a women's hands reaching for a vaccine vial on a colorful background.
The Biggest Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination—and How to Break Them Down
Mother wearing face protection mask at home and measure a temperature on her sick child
What Parents Need to Know About Kawasaki Disease
An illustration of a family talking about the COVID vaccine.
How to Explain to Family That They Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
An image of a baby crying over their dad's shoulders.
COVID-19 Is Causing Croup in Some Young Kids
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How to Get Kids to Stop Touching Their Faces
Travellers family wear masks to avoid transmission of coronavirus upon arrival at Terminal 2 of Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport in Roissy, France, on February 29, 2020.
Here's Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 in Kids
Young pregnant woman suffering from backache
What Pregnant People Need to Know About COVID-19
Young boys in capes playing in backyard
21 Social Distancing Games and Safe Activities for Kids to Do This Summer
Father helping his son blow his nose
Does Your Child Have a Cold or COVID-19?
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How to Explain Vaccines to Children
Young Girl Testing for Covid-19 Virus
Should Kids and Babies Get Tested for COVID-19?
Children with face mask back at school after covid-19 quarantine and lockdown.
Your Top Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Ages 5 to 11, Answered by a White House Doctor
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The Stay at Home Guide for Parents
Illo Pandemic Impact on Birth
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Permanently Change Childbirth in America for the Better
Young child wearing mask laying down not feeling well
5 Things Parents Need to Know About Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Close up of a person putting a pulse oximeter on their finger.
Should You Have a Pulse Oximeter in Your Family First Aid Kit?
young girl doing schoolwork on bed with laptop and book
16 Virtual After-School Programs to Keep Kids Engaged When the Learning Day is Done
An image of vaccine shots.
Formerly Anti-Vax Parents Are Turning Pro-Vaccine Because of the Pandemic
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How to Tell Your Family You're Not Celebrating the Holidays Together This Year
Woman using hand sanitizer
Here's How to Use Hand Sanitizer Properly
woman looking at thermometer
How to Clean a Thermometer
Donna Magliato and her baby at home.
I Tested Positive for COVID-19 During Labor— Here's What Happened
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How to Navigate a COVID-19 Diagnosis As a Single Mom
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Teachers the Country Over Are Using Their Own Time to Help Kids in the Pandemic
Asian Mother using laptop sitting on floor with child sitting on her lap
Moms' Careers Could Be Set Back by Decades by the Pandemic
An abstract illustration of a child standing in front of a busy calendar.
Is the Era of the Overscheduled Kid Gone for Good?
woman in hospital with contractions
Know Your Rights: Everything You Need to Know About Hospital Birth During the Pandemic
Mom reading to baby
20 Fun Indoor Games and Activities for Kids
Work from home mom holding her son
How to Master Working From Home—While Under Quarantine With Kids
girl playing tea party with teddy bear outdoors
30 Easy Toddler Activities for Indoor and Outdoor Fun