Cold and flu season is officially upon us. With COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, circulating, it’s important to know the differences between common childhood illnesses so you can protect your family this winter. “There have been recent upticks in flu, RSV and COVID-19, so the peak of cold and flu season, which […]
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Children’s Will Offer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Children Under Age 5
Children as young as 6 months through 5 years of age are now eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Make an appointment now.
Read MoreBon Voyage! 5 Things to Know When Traveling During COVID-19
Every summer, families pile into planes, trains, and automobiles to get their fill of fun, family, and festivities. This summer season might still look a little different than previous years, though. While it’s likely you had to make the tough decision to cancel some of your 2020 and 2021 travel plans due to COVID-19, travel […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Visitor Policies
COVID-19 patient and family visitor policies for all Children’s facilities. Reducing the spread of COVID-19, and keeping patients, families, and staff members safe, is our number one priority.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resource Center
Children’s COVID-19 resources for patients, families, school nurses and educators.
Read MoreChildren’s Receives COVID-19 Vaccines, Begins Accepting Clinic Appointments
Starting today, Nov. 3, 2021, parents/guardians can make appointments for eligible children to get vaccinated through Children’s Physicians.
Read MoreLet’s Talk: Opening Up About the COVID-19 Vaccine with Friends and Family
COVID-19 vaccines are available for children ages 5+. Here’s what that means for your child.
Read MoreProtecting Children, Protecting Our Team: Children’s Decision to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Staff
As Nebraska’s only free-standing, independent children’s hospital—the only hospital in the state exclusively dedicated to children, we must protect those who place their trust in us. This includes our patients, families, colleagues and communities. Focused on safety and protecting others, Children’s joins other leading state health systems in requiring COVID-19 vaccination for team members. The […]
Read MoreNEW: Fruitful 2021 COVID 19 Vaccine Campaign
The CDC recommends that teenagers get the COVID-19 vaccine. Children’s developed the Fruitful 2021 campaign in partnership with Nebraska Department of Education’s Healthy Schools Program in order to make it easier for schools to send messages to teens, staff and families on the vaccine.
Read MoreThree Magic Words: Free, Available and Protected
COVID-19 vaccines are available for adolescents and teenagers ages 12+. Here’s what that means for your teen.
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