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Kids and COVID-19: FAQs for Parents and Caregivers

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September 1, 2021
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Kids and COVID-19: FAQs for Parents and Caregivers

As kids return to school, parents and caregivers may have questions about keeping them safe. Read the latest CDC guidance to reduce the risk of COVID-19, including:

  • Why CDC guidance keeps changing.
  • Why it’s important for you and your child to get vaccinated.
  • Should your child wear a mask to school?
  • What is the difference between quarantine and isolation?
  • What does a close contact mean?

Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign (non-cancerous) tumors in women of childbearing age and can grow inside or outside of the uterus. Most women with fibroids do not have any symptoms. For women who do have symptoms, there are treatments that can help. Learn more about fibroids and what you should ask your doctor.

Acne Self-Care

Zits. Pimples. Bumps. Whatever you call it, acne can cause discomfort and self-consciousness. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years or pregnancy can play a role in causing acne; however, anyone can experience breakouts at any age. Learn more about daily skin care you can do at home and treatments available from a health care provider.

Soy Protein

Soy is a plant in the legume family. The soy bean is high in protein and can offer a quality alternative to animal protein. Whole soy in products like tofu, soy milk, and edamame are preferable to processed soy found in many snack products. To find out about protein content in soy-based foods:

  • Check the nutrition facts label to see the grams of protein per serving.
  • Look at the list of ingredients. If a product contains isolated soy protein (or soy protein isolate), the protein content should be fairly high.

How do Blood Thinners Work?

If you’re at risk for developing a blood clot, your health care provider may prescribe a blood thinner, also called anticoagulants. Blood thinners don’t really thin your blood. Instead, they decrease the blood’s ability to clot. They also prevent existing blood clots from getting larger. Clots in your arteries, veins, and heart can cause heart attacks, strokes, and blockages. Learn more about blood thinners.

Low Sodium Recipes

Sodium helps your body control many functions but too much sodium in your diet can be bad for you. If you have high blood pressure or heart, liver, or kidney problems, your health care provider may suggest you lower your sodium intake. We have a new Healthy Recipes category, Low Sodium, with recipes that have 75 mg or less of sodium per serving.

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