As we are all currently confronted by changes to our daily lives and schedules due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Kids Thrive 585 hopes to help by pointing families toward those providing accurate and timely information. We encourage everyone who is looking for individualized answers to consider contacting their Primary Care Physician.
Finger Lakes Vaccine Hub – Check for appointments at vaccination sites across the Finger Lakes Region. While most sites require appointments, state-run sites and those run by Monroe County will accept walk-ins. Please check each location for details.
Golisano Children’s Hospital at URMC has links to resources by age – https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/coronavirus-information-for-families/resources-for-families.aspx
HealthyChildren.org from the American Academy of Pediatrics has dozens of helpful articles including those on Return to School, ADHD, Breastfeeding, Mental Health concerns and many others – https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx
Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 Information Page – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
NYS Dept of Health COVID-19 Information Page including current travel advisories – https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
Coronavirus: How to Care for Your Face Mask from Johns Hopkins Medicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-how-to-care-for-your-face-mask
How to Properly Wear a Face Mask: Infographic from Johns Hopkins Medicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/proper-mask-wearing-coronavirus-prevention-infographic
