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COVID-19: Information for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

03/26/2020

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COVID-19: Information for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

By: Dennis Z. Kuo, MD, MHS, FAAP & Cara Coleman, JD, MPH​

As COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), may be at increased risk for complications. This includes children with chronic conditions, disabilities, and those with medically complex conditions. In addition, school and business closings may affect the availability of therapies and supports for these children. The impact is unknown but may be significant and long lasting.

Click here to learn what parents can do to keep themselves, their families, and their children with special health care needs safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and healthychildren.org

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