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    April 13, 2021 | Phyllis Goodman

    Ask a Stanford Children’s Health Specialist: Is Surgery Safe During the Pandemic?

    Christi Arnerich, an ENT specialist, answers a parent’s question regarding elective surgery during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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    March 25, 2021 | Vicki Harrison, MSW, Jules Villanueva-Castaño

    Schools are reopening: Why students might need more support than ever

    As young people return to in-person learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Vicki Harrison, MSW, from the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing offers advice to help quell students’ anxieties.

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    March 10, 2021 | Erin Digitale

    It takes a team: Caring for kids with COVID-19

    Stanford Children’s Health physician Alan Schroeder, MD, talks about his work caring for kids with COVID-19 symptoms in the pediatric intensive care unit.

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    January 28, 2021 | Davia Gray

    4 Steps Parents Can Take to Protect Their Child’s Immunity Right Now

    Steps to take to protect a child’s immunity.

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    December 15, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Bass Center Stays Busy and Focused During the Pandemic

    Young boy successfully treated for aplastic anemia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    December 11, 2020 | Davia Gray

    Teen Mental Health During Pandemic

    Pediatrician Lauren Strelitz, MD, provides some advice on helping teens navigate this difficult time.

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    December 10, 2020 | Erin Digitale

    COVID-19 Vaccine Answers from a Stanford Children’s Health Expert

    Stanford Children’s Health pediatric infectious disease expert Roshni Mathew, MD, answers common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.

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    December 3, 2020 | Kate DeTrempe

    Packard Children’s Named One of Nation’s Most Innovative Children’s Hospitals

    Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has been named a Most Innovative Children’s Hospital by PARENTS Magazine.

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    November 24, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Prepared for the Pandemic Then and Now

    Stanford Children’s Health prepared quickly for COVID-19.

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    November 16, 2020 | Davia Gray

    Keeping Your Family Physically Active in a Pandemic

    It is important to not lose sight of the need to stay physically active, while staying socially distant.

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    October 16, 2020 | Erin Digitale

    Nation’s pediatricians push for safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines

    The country’s pediatricians have called for new COVID-19 vaccines to be appropriately vetted for safety and efficacy for everyone, including children.

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    October 9, 2020 | Kate DeTrempe

    Halloween in the Time of COVID-19

    Guidance from the CDC, local county officials and Stanford Children’s Health experts on ways to safely celebrate Halloween and Día de Los Muertos during the pandemic.

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    October 6, 2020 | Ruthann Richter

    COVID-19 and Influenza: A Q&A with Drs. Roshni Mathew and Katya Gerwein

    With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever for children to be vaccinated now against the flu.

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    September 10, 2020 | Amy Brooks

    When Can Kids Return to Playing Sports?

    Advice on how to keep your children safe if they return to playing sports during the pandemic.

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    September 8, 2020 | Megan Alpers

    Teen Van Brings Health and Hope during COVID-19

    During the pandemic, the Stanford Children’s Health Teen Van has provided COVID-19 testing, supplies, routine health care and telehealth visits for families in need across the Bay Area.

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    August 11, 2020 | Kate DeTrempe

    Stanford-led Study Finds Vaping Significantly Increases Risk of COVID-19 in Teens

    Youth ages 13-24 who vape are up to seven times more likely to be diagnosed with the 2019 novel coronavirus.

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    July 13, 2020 | Elizabeth Valente

    Tips on How to Get Kids to Wear Face Masks

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    June 23, 2020 | Elizabeth Valente

    Creative Ways We Are Supporting Hospital Patients During COVID-19

    In the age of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), Stanford Children’s Health has been forced… Read more »

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    June 22, 2020 | Kate DeTrempe

    The Dangers of Skipping Routine Vaccinations during COVID-19

    Chief of pediatric infectious diseases, Yvonne Maldonado, MD, spoke with NPR about the dangers of skipping routine well-visits and immunizations during the pandemic.

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    June 9, 2020 | Elizabeth Valente

    Physicians Explain Why It’s Safe to Take Kids to Their Wellness Checks During the Pandemic

    Stanford Children’s Health resumes care delayed by COVID-19.

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    June 8, 2020 | Kate DeTrempe

    Op-ed: More Than Ever, We Must Prioritize the Mental Health and Well-being of Children

    Op-ed by National Center for Youth Law’s Rachel Velcoff Hults and Stanford’s Steven Adelsheim, MD, calls attention to the potential mental health impacts on youth from COVID-19 and trauma surrounding racial injustice in America.

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    May 20, 2020 | Erin Digitale

    Learning in the Age of COVID-19: How to Help Kids with Distance Learning

    Stanford Children’s Health experts offer ideas and advice for helping kids with distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, including children with special needs.

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    May 14, 2020 | Erin Digitale

    Inflammatory Syndrome and COVID-19: What Parents Need to Know

    Infectious disease experts at Stanford Children’s Health discuss the rare pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome that has been linked with COVID-19.

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    March 30, 2020 | Elizabeth Valente

    Stanford Children’s Health Sees a Surge in Telehealth Visits During Coronavirus Pandemic

    Virtual visits allow patients and/or their guardians to interact and consult with their health care provider, who can review the patient’s medical information for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment, go over test results, fulfill prescriptions, and provide patient education.

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    March 10, 2020 | Erin Digitale

    Helping Kids and Families Cope with COVID-19

    As COVID-19 continues to spread, Stanford Children’s experts have advice about communicating with children and reducing their anxiety.

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    March 6, 2020 | Kate DeTrempe

    COVID-19: What Parents Need to Know

    Stanford Children’s Health pediatrician Anita Juvvadi, MD, addresses some of the most common questions she is hearing from parents about COVID-19.

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