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Together is a new resource for anyone affected by pediatric cancer - patients and their parents, family members, and friends.
Learn MoreThe COVID-19 outbreak and spread of coronavirus can be especially challenging for pediatric cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Find information on how to talk to your child about COVID-19, how to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and what COVID-19 means for children with weakened immune systems and for childhood cancer survivors.
Can childhood cancer patients and their caregivers get the COVID-19 vaccine? Cancer patients 16 and older and caregiver may be eligible, but families should check with their child’s care team before getting the vaccine.
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Long-term survivors of childhood cancer should get the COVID-19 vaccine unless they are allergic to it. Learn more about the vaccine.
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Teen cancer patients 16 and up and their caregivers can get the COVID-19 vaccine, but teens should talk to their doctor first. Each state has its own vaccine plan and schedule. People 16 and older with serious health conditions, such as cancer, and their caregivers are in higher priority groups.
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As a trusted messenger, you can play a role in helping someone decide to get vaccinated. Keep communication open. Listen and ask open-ended questions. Explore reasons to get vaccinated and help make it happen.
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Children seem to be at lower risk for serious illness due to COVID-19. Still, cancer and cancer treatments can weaken the immune system. Learn about COVID-19.
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Fever is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. However, people with COVID-19 may sometimes have a low-grade fever or no fever at all.
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The coronavirus spreads easily through the spray of tiny droplets from coughs and sneezes. Social distancing, or physical distancing, is especially important for cancer patients and others who have weak immune systems. Learn more about social distancing and how you can talk about it with kids.
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Most patients with COVID-19 will be cared for at home. During this time, it is important to treat symptoms according to doctor’s instructions, watch for signs of worsening illness, prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others.
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COVID-19 has brought with it a flood of fear and uncertainty for many of us. Find ways to cope and relieve stress through spiritual practices of prayer, meditation, and mindfulness.
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As a childhood cancer survivor, the COVID-19 pandemic may cause you an extra sense of worry. Some childhood cancer survivors may be at higher risk for developing complications of COVID-19 because they have certain medical conditions.
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If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan, you may have questions about how they are affected by COVID-19-related school closures. Federal law provides for IEPs and 504 plans, which allow for classroom accommodations and extra support for public school students with learning challenges and disabilities.
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Parents of childhood cancer and survivors have been faced with many challenges and questions during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is: “Is it safe to send my child back to school?” There is not a blanket answer for all childhood cancer patients and survivors. Each child’s situation is different.
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College campuses will operate much differently during the 2020-2021 school year because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Cancer patients and survivors may have special concerns.
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Coronavirus and COVID-19 have caused many changes in daily life. Find tips on ways to talk about the topic with your child.
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COVID-19 is a respiratory infection caused by a coronavirus. Teens and young adults can learn the story on COVID-19. Read about the benefits of social distancing and find resources to cope with the added stress of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Translations of COVID-19 coloring book and activity book
Learn moreDownload and print this coloring book for children. They can read about the coronavirus and COVID-19 and color the pages.
Download and print this coloring book for older children. They can read about the coronavirus and COVID-19, color some pages, and work word puzzles.
