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COVID-19

5 Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

An infectious disease specialist shares new information about vaccinating kids 5 and up

Teen getting vaccinated
COVID-19

Boosters Recommended for Kids 12 and Older

Any who received Pfizer vaccine series at least five months ago can get booster

Boy wearing mask
COVID-19

What Should I Do if My Child Has COVID-19 Symptoms?

Expert advice on COVID-19 signs in kids and how to best protect them

MIS-C in children
COVID-19

Children Can Suffer Severe Illness After COVID-19

COVID-19 surge could lead to more multisystem inflammatory syndrome cases in children

Children’s Health

Teens and Gyne Care

Judith Brown, DO, obstetrician and gynecologist with Rush Copley Medical Group, explains the importance of why teens should establish care with a gynecologist early in life.

Child Life
Children’s Health

Playing With Purpose: Inside Child Life Services at Rush

Specialists offer kids educational and emotional support to cope with being in the hospital

Blocks spelling out SIDS
Children’s Health

Raising Awareness About SIDS

Sudden infant death syndrome is a leading cause of fatalities in infants under age 1

Young girl getting vaccinated
COVID-19

Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine: What To Expect

Vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 could be available as soon as Halloween

Dr. Latha Soorya, PhD
Mental & Behavioral Health

Awareness Is First Step to Understanding Autism

People with autism spectrum disorder need community support

Jennifer Kleinfeld, MD
Community

Pediatrician Says ‘I’ve Got Your Back’

Jennifer Kleinfeld, MD, hopes to teach kids they can overcome anything