COVID-19 Resources

This page offers links to COVID-19 resources from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. COVID-19 updates and resources can also be found on the JPIDS website.

Federal Agencies

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

• COVID-19

Partner Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics:

You can prepare to handle suspected cases in your patient population in the same way you prepare for other respiratory infection outbreaks, such as influenza or RSV. The same principles apply:

• Keep children out of the health care system if it’s not necessary.
• Use telemedicine and other non-direct care, when appropriate.
• Review infection-control measures, including asking patients with symptoms to call ahead so they can be evaluated in isolation from other patients.
• Visual alerts to inform staff of symptoms upon registration and reminders about respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette Collaborate with hospitals and health systems on local response and to prepare for surges.
• Check with local and state health departments for information on specific local and state responses.

Infectious Diseases Society of America

• IDSA COVID Information

See additional details on infection prevention and control in the pediatric ambulatory setting by visiting our partner, AAP policy statement.