Clinical care information and other considerations for specific patient types
This guidance is intended to inform pediatric healthcare providers of up-to-date information about children with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and about caring for children during the pandemic. Children are defined as age 1 month to 18 years for the purpose of this document.
For healthcare providers caring for neonates (≤28 days old) with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, including those born to a mother with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, please refer to CDC’s guidance for evaluating and managing neonates at risk for COVID-19.
As of December 30, 2020
Revisions were made on December 30, 2020 to include new information about COVID-19 relevant for pediatric healthcare providers. Revisions were also made to make the webpage easier to use and understand.
We are learning more about COVID-19 every day. The information may be updated at any time, subject to change as the science evolves.
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