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COVID-19 Resources

Finding reliable information about COVID-19 can be a challenge. On this page, you will find articles and resources on:

  • COVID-19 vaccines
  • The coronavirus that causes COVID-19
  • How to prevent COVID-19
  • How to talk to your child about COVID-19

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Information about Coronavirus and Cancer

  • What Does COVID-19 Mean for Children with Cancer or Blood Disorders?

    What Does COVID-19 Mean for Children with Cancer or Blood Disorders?

    Children with cancer are at higher risk for serious illness due to COVID-19. Cancer and cancer treatments can weaken the immune system.

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  • COVID-19 and Fever

    COVID-19 and Fever

    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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  • Social Distancing

    Social Distancing

    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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  • Caring for Someone with COVID-19 at Home

    Caring for Someone with COVID-19 at Home

    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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School and Coronavirus

  • How Coronavirus and COVID-19 May Affect IEPs and 504s

    How Coronavirus and COVID-19 May Affect IEPs and 504s

    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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  • Should Cancer Patients/Survivors Return to School during COVID-19 Pandemic?

    Should Cancer Patients/Survivors Return to School during COVID-19 Pandemic?

    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, Coronavirus, and Cancer

    College, Coronavirus, and Cancer

    College campuses may operate much differently because of COVID-19. Cancer patients and survivors may have special concerns.

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