Keeping Safe From Bug-Borne Illnesses
When it comes to mosquito- and tick-borne illness, know the symptoms and practice bug bite prevention to keep your family safe.
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Division of Infectious Diseases Resources
Our Division of Infectious Diseases experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.
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My Child Has a Fever: What Should I Do?
Pediatricians want you to know this: Nothing has changed about how you should manage a fever.
Orthopox (Monkeypox)
Answers to these frequently asked questions about orthopox (monkeypox) may help you better understand the virus.
Primary Immunodeficiency
A video presentation on Primary Immunodeficiency
Returning to Sports After a COVID-19 Infection
When is it safe for kids to get back in the game? A CHOP expert offers some guidance.
Should My Child Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Why the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and why children and teenagers need it now.
Stopping the Flu/COVID-19 Collision
How can your family avoid a possible double whammy of COVID-19 and the flu? Get your family's flu shots as soon as possible.
Supporting Your School-age Child Before, During and After COVID-19 Vaccination
Use these strategies and suggested language to support your child throughout their COVID-19 vaccination experience.
What to Do If You Suspect the Flu
Your child is complaining of a sore throat and body aches. They have a fever. It seems like they might be coming down with the flu. What should you do?
Why Are Whooping Cough Cases Rising? What to Know and How to Avoid It
Learn why whooping cough (pertussis) is making a comeback, what symptoms are, and how to protect your family.