Navigating COVID-19
Suspect COVID-19?
Please refer to this helpful information about COVID-19 symptoms, what to do if your child is exposed to COVID-19 and the difference between COVID-19 and the flu.
COVID-19 Vaccines
We recommend all eligible children 6 months+ receive their full COVID-19 vaccination series, including recommended boosters as indicated. More about CHOP's vaccine program.
Know Before You Go
Masking is no longer required, but strongly encouraged in certain situations. Please review our current visitor and masking guidelines. What to expect when you visit.
Moving Forward
CHOP experts weigh in on how families can best transition to living with COVID-19:
Why I'm Vaccinating My Child: A Conversation with Drs. Handy & Franco »
COVID-19 Care
Symptoms to watch for, what to do if your child gets sick, and tips to keep your family healthy.
- FAQs about COVID-19
- How to Protect Your Family
- Fever: When to Call the Doctor
- Don't Skip Your Flu Vaccine! Here's Why
- Loss of Smell in the COVID Era: When to Worry
- Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
- Medications to Treat COVID-19
COVID-19 Testing
My Child Tested Positive: Now What?
If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, here are the top five things to know.
Find more information about COVID-19 testing.
COVID-19 Testing
CHOP has several testing sites throughout the community where we offer COVID-19 testing appointments for kids.
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COVID-19 Vaccines
Find more information about COVID-19 vaccines and answers to common questions.
- Should My Child Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
- "Why I'm Vaccinating My Child" (A Q&A with two CHOP experts)
- How do mRNA Vaccines Work?
- More Common Questions
- CHOP's COVID-19 Vaccine Program
- Why I Decided to Get Vaccinated
- Long-term Side Effects Video
- Long-term Side Effects Article
- What to Know About Myocarditis and COVID-19
- 3 Considerations for Vaccinating Children
- Supporting Your Children by Age: School-Age and Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Coping with COVID-19
The pandemic put a lasting strain on the mental health of children and adults everywhere. You’re not alone. Use these resources for support.
- Managing COVID-Related Anxiety
- Cyberbullying During COVID-19
- Managing Emotions
- When Your Child Gets Sent Home Sick from School
- Missing Milestones
- Practice Self-Compassion
- Therapeutic Breathing
- Guided Relaxation Exercises
- Take a Mindfulness Walk
- Managing Disruptive Behavior
- Teens, Stress & COVID-19
- Talking to Kids About the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Battling Mental Fatigue
- Local Help: Food, Housing and More
- Combatting Pandemic Weight Gain
- Supporting College Students
Security Reminder
CHOP will never ask for sensitive information such as passwords or social security numbers outside of MyCHOP, our patient portal. If you receive a call, text, email or social media message asking for sensitive information, do not respond. If you have questions, call your CHOP provider using a phone number you know is legitimate, or contact us through MyCHOP.