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I miss my family and friends. What is the risk of getting together for a small gathering?

Families/Kids Socializing

A: Small gatherings of any size are highly discouraged. A recent publication by the CDC outlines the sequence of infections (contact tracing) among a cluster of Covid-19 infections in Chicago following a funeral and a birthday party. One positive individual attended both events and subsequently infected *15* family and friends, not counting asymptomatic carriers and Read more…

What’s the latest on whether kids are as likely as adults to be hospitalized and to fall critically ill from COVID-19?

Data and Metrics Families/Kids

A: The latest news is good news for those worried about kids: The chances of being hospitalized and ending up in intensive care are much lower — by an order of magnitude — for children <18 years old compared to those 18-64. Here’s the core nugget of results from the study as reported by NPR: Read more…

Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?

Families/Kids Infection and Spread

A: Depends whom you ask. šŸ™ tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…

Guide to Prenatal Care

Families/Kids Staying Safe

Helpful guide to prenatal care for those who are pregnant, from colleagues at the University of Michigan. More to come on this important topic. Link to original FB post

Are playdates ok?

Families/Kids Staying Safe

A: no. Long answer: I get it. Your boss expects you to continue being a productive, professional adult. (Whether your boss is a Dean, a middle manager, or yourself.) Sometimes you need your kids to get out of your hair. If you can pair up with one other family who can also isolate completely, I Read more…