It is the year anniversary of this pandemic being declared by the WHO. We have seen many lives lost, many families impacted, and are always being required to stay flexible with changing guidance, research, and data.
When it comes to kids, many parents have felt like guidance has been lacking.
We know kids are not severely affected with complications as much as older adults, but they are at risk of getting this illness. And some risk is still risk.
I invited Jessica Malaty Rivera (@jessicamalatyrivera on Instagram), who is an Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Science Communication Lead at The COVID Tracking Project, and mother.
We discuss the pandemic as it stands and what it means for our children and some of the following:
Tune in and make sure to follow us @jessicamalatyrivera and @pedsdoctalk for more COVID-related education!
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