Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Children and Families

Resources to help parents and children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Getting Your Child Vaccinated

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital Pediatricians Recommend the COVID-19 Vaccine

Our pediatricians recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 and older.

Make handwashing fun

You can use music to make handwashing enjoyable! Try using the tune from "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" to remind your child how to properly wash her hands.

Whatever song you sing, remember to scrub for 20 seconds with soap and water.

Talk to your children about COVID-19

Does your child need a COVID-19 test? Watching this video with them may make your child more comfortable.

For all COVID-19 Vaccine Questions:

Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has resources and information related to vaccine safety, eligibility, and more. 

View CDC COVID-19 website

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