COVID-19
AAP COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
AAP Critical Updates on COVID-19: Email COVID-19@aap.org for questions or comments related to the pandemic.
Maine Health and Human Services Coronavirus Resources
Cases:
COVID-19 and Children Data Report: Tracks the number of children infected with COVID-19 by state.
Maine CDC’s COVID-19 Data Website: Data on COVID-19 can be filtered by age, gender, county, and outcome.
Long COVID:
COVID Is More Like Smoking Than the Flu — The Atlantic
Long COVID Kids: Learn more about long COVID and spread awareness.
Long COVID Support: Read stories and find other resources to support those with long COVID.
Long-Haul COVID-19 in Children and Teens
RECOVER: Join a study near you to help scientists understand long COVID.
Young People and Long Covid — John Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Return to Sports and Physical Activity:
Pediatric Clearance to Begin Return to Activity following COVID-19 Infection: Children under 12 need to adhere to the same guidelines for getting cleared (i.e. page one of the letter), but once they are cleared, they do NOT need to follow the structured return to play required of kids ages 13 and older.
Return to Play After COVID-19 Infection
Return to Sports and Physical Activity
Social Support:
AccessMaine Online Resource Guide
COVID-19 Community Services Referral Form: Social Support services are available to ensure that people affected by COVID-19 can safely isolate and quarantine. Use one form per household and services will be provided by location. The more information we have the better able we are to serve the household.
Referral Services for Families with Young Children
Vaccines:
AAP COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Toolkit Updated AAP
AAP Policy: COVID-19 Vaccines in Children and Adolescents
Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics through Pediatric Practices
COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist for Kids
COVID-19 Vaccination Community Clinic Application
COVID-19 Vaccine Education Effort Videos — AD Council & CDC
COVID-19 Vaccine in Children and Adolescent — Pediatrics Journal
Getting Vaccinated for COVID 19: Youth 6 months – 17 years old
Greater than COVID Digital Toolkit
Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine Video Series
Protecting your child with the COVID-19 vaccine
The Science Behind COVID-19 Vaccines: Parent FAQs
Advocacy:
National AAP #CallYourPediatrician campaign: The campaign aims to reach parents with timely reminders that going to the pediatrician, even during COVID-19, is important and safe.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
COVID-19 Vaccine - Interim COVID-19 Immunization Schedule for Persons 6 Months of Age and Older
Summary Document for Interim Clinical Considerations
Clinical Guidelines:
Best Practices for Telemedicine Physical Exams
Clinical Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination
Clinical Management of Children with COVID-19 — NIH
COVID-19 Outpatient Treatment in Maine: A Video Series Primer for Prescribes
COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation in Pediatric Practices
COVID-19: Vaccines and Therapeutics for Providers
FAQs: Management of Infants Born to Mothers with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
Health Impairments in Children and Adolescents After Hospitalization for Acute COVID-19 or MIS-C
Interim Clinical Considerations — CDC
Interim Clinical Considerations for COVID-19 Treatment in Outpatients — CDC
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Clinical Practice Guidelines
Novavax: The CDC has endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)’s recommendation of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine as a two-dose primary series vaccination in adults ages 18 and older. Novavax is the first COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine that the CDC has recommended for use in the United States. We encourage providers to administer Novavax only to patients who are unable to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Novavax is not currently authorized for use as a booster dose.
Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Dosing Quick Reference Guide
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule and Dosing
Updated COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines
Vaccine Information for Providers — Maine CDC
Vaccination Outreach Resources - Patient and Provider Handouts
Practice Management:
Guidance to Maine Pediatricians/Family Physicians Concerning Increased Risk for Child Maltreatment
Pediatric Practice Management Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Well Child Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Telehealth:
The AAP continues to advocate for immediate changes to Medicaid, CHIP, and private insurers so that pediatricians can provide and be paid for telehealth care services. In addition, see how your state’s telehealth policies have changed. Also, be sure to review this telehealth compendium for tools and resources to support your efforts.