Resources for Families:
Children, Teens and Parents
From the Center for Disease Control
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Community Protectors | Storybook and coloring pages to educate children on ways they can stay safe and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their community
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Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination in Children
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Resources to Promote the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children & Teens | Videos, graphics and posters that can be downloaded
From Greater than COVID
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The Conversation about COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids – Pediatricians answer questions about vaccines for children
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Kids & the COVID Vaccines: W. Kamau Bell Talks to Pediatricians - W. Kamau Bell asks pediatricians the questions parents have about kids and the COVID vaccines
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What is the COVID vaccine does for 5 to 11 year olds? – Video
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Can kids with chronic disease get the COVID vaccine? – Video
From HealthyChildren.org
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Checklist as you prepare for your child’s COVID-10 Vaccination
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Ask the Pediatrician: What side effects might my child have after a COVID vaccine?
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COVID-19: Caring for Children and Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs - HealthyChildren.org
From Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
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The COVID-19 Vaccine: A Guide for Teens – Colorful 2-pager
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What is COVID-19 (for all children)? – Colorful 2-pager
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How to Talk to Kids about COVID-19 - Caregivers often worry that talking about difficult topics with children and teenagers will lead to increased worry and anxiety. These tips from our pediatric psychologists and Child Life specialists can help decrease stress and improve coping.
From Long Covid Kids
From Made to Save
From On Our Sleeves
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Coping with COVID-19: Supporting those that are Struggling - Video
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Coping with COVID-19: Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis - Video
From Sesame Street
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Talking to Children About COVID-19: Tips for answering young children’s questions about COVID-19
From Teens for Vaccines
From We Can Do This
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Make Vaccine Shots Less Stressful and Painful for your Child – Infographic for parents and caregivers with tips on comforting their child before, during, and after their vaccine shot
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COVID Vaccine Fast Facts: Vaccine Doses for Children – Short video explaining that even though kids get a smaller dose of a COVID vaccine, they get the same protection as vaccinated adults
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Ask a Pediatrician: Do the Benefits of COVID Vaccines for Children 5 and Older Outweigh the Risks? – Video