COVID-19 Resources
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the AAP has been staying abreast of all confirmed developments related to its global spread and will continue to be vigilant in efforts to develop and share information and guidance with members.
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Visit the Critical Updates page on AAP.org to find information on the vaccine for children, a member discussion board, town hall sessions, and more. For questions or comments related to the pandemic, email COVID-19@aap.org. Other vaccine resources:
- AAP.org: About the COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions
- AAP.org: Becoming a COVID-19 Vaccinator Video Series
- AAP.org: Children and COVID-19 Vaccination Trends
- AAP.org: Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Through Pediatric Practices
- AAP.org: COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation in Pediatric Practices
- AAP.org: COVID-19 Vaccines in Children and Adolescents
- AAP.org: COVID-19 Vaccine Administration: Getting Paid
- AAP.org: COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Toolkit
- AAP.org: Children and COVID-19 Vaccination Trends
- AAP News: COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 receives final approval
- Pediatrics Journal: COVID-19 Vaccine in Children and Adolescents
- AAP.org: About the COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions
- AAP News: COVID-19 pandemic collection
- Animated video on YouTube: COVID-19 and kids: How mRNA vaccines work
- Animated video on YouTube: How mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were developed
- CDC: Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
- Free PediaLink Course: Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Conversations
- HealthyChildren.org: The Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine: Parent FAQs
- HealthyChildren.org: COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist for Kids Age 5 and Up
Masks
- AAP Colorado: Mask Guidance for School-Age Children
- AAP: Guidance on Face Masks
- CDC: Community Use of Cloth Masks to Control the Spread of SARS-CoV-2
- ChildrensColorado.org: Masks for Kids: What You Need to Know About Face Coverings
- ChildrensColorado.org: Masking in Schools
- HealthyChildren.org: Do Masks Delay Speech and Language Development?
- HealthyChildren.org: Mask Myth Busters
Return to School
- AAP Colorado Calls for Universal Masking in Colorado Schools (August 10, 2021)
- CDC: Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools
- ChildrensColorado.org: Q&A: Back to School in Year Two of the COVID Pandemic
- Colorado Department of Education’s toolkit for the 2020-21 school year
- CO Office of Early Childhood: Child Care COVID-19 FAQs and Resources
- CDPHE: A home checklist for parents and school staff
- CDPHE: A screening tool to determine who needs to be sent home from school if they get sick
- CDPHE: Case and Outbreak Guidance
- CDC: Guidance for Unvaccinated People: Your Guide to Masks
- AAP: COVID-19 Guidance for Safe Schools
- AAP: COVID-19 testing guidance covers whom to test, types of tests, PPE
- AAP: COVID-19 Interim Guidance: Return to Sports
- HealthyChildren.org: Safe Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- HealthyChildCare.org: Return to School and Child Care
Quick Reference
- State of Colorado COVID Website (CDPHE)
- Provider News (HCPF)
- Healthcare Provider Information (DORA)
- CDC: For Health Care Professionals
- CDC: Maintaining Childhood Immunizations During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Pediatric Management Institute
- AAP: Covid-19 Resources and Information
- AAP: COVID-19 Interim Guidance
- Colorado Pediatric Provider Toolkit: Caring for Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Colorado
- CDPHE: Colorado COVID-19 Data
- CDPHE: Colorado Outbread Data
- CDPHE: COVID-19 and Well-Child Checkups
- CDPHE: COVID-19 resources for health care providers and local public health agencies
- CDPHE: Testing Site Information
- Colorado Medical Society
- Children’s Hospital Colorado
- Colorado Behavioral Health Care Council: Community Mental Health Access and Information
AAP
- Critical Updates on COVID-19
- COVID-19 Testing Guidance
- Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination in Children and Adolescents
- Guidance on Supporting the Emotional and Behavioral Health Needs of Children, Adolescents, and Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Guidance on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Pediatric Care in Ambulatory Care Settings During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic
- Guidance on Newborn Screening During COVID-19
- Guidance Related to Childcare During COVID-19
- Guidance for Families and Pediatricians on Camp Attendance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Bright Futures Guidance
- Bright Futures Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
- Practice Management Resources
- Member Discussion Board
- COVID-19 Webinars
- Red Book Online: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infections
- COVID-19 Advocacy Report
For questions or comments related to the pandemic, email COVID-19@aap.org
Financial Resources
- HHS: CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
- AAP: Summary of the CARES Act
- AAP: Federal Programs for Pediatric Practices and Small Businesses
- AAP: Telehealth Payer Policy in Response to COVID-19
- Pediatric Management Institute
- CMS: COVID-19 Financial Support
- CMS webinar: Limiting the Financial Impact on You and Your Practice
Telehealth and Coding
- HCPF: Telemedicine Provider Information
- AAP Guidance on the Necessary Use of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- AAP: Guidance: Telehealth Payer Policy in Response to COVID-19
- AAP: Telehealth Support Compendium
- AAP: Telehealth Care and After Hours Care
- Pediatric Care Network (PCN): Telehealth Reference Guide
- AAP: Coding for COVID-19 and Non-Direct Care
- AAP: Coding for Telemedicine Services
- CMS Webinar: Telehealth & Virtual Private Practice Strategies
Information for Families
- HealthyChildren.org
- HealthyChildren.org: Long-Haul COVID-19 in Children and Teens
- AAP: About the COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions
- Mental Health During COVID-19: Signs Your Child May Need More Support
- Face Masks for Children During COVID-19
- Kids and Masks: Why Cloth Face Coverings are Needed in Youth Sports During COVID-19.
- AAP Guidance for Safe School
- Safe Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Children’s Hospital Colorado: Risk-Based Approach to Reopening Schools Amid COVID-19
- Is it safe to send my child to child care during COVID-19
- Youth Sports and COVID-19: Understanding the Risks
- Youth Sports Participation During COVID-19: A Safety Checklist
- Parent Plus article: Children, camps and COVID-19: What parents should know
- Children’s Hospital Colorado
- Hunger Free Colorado
- Colorado Department of Education (emergency feeding)
- Colorado WIC COVID-19 Information
- Coalition for Immigrant Health
Membership
Membership opportunities are available to pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric surgical specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pediatric dentists. American Academy of Pediatrics – Colorado Chapter (AAP-CO) provides an array of benefits and services to keep you up-to-date and informed and is the only organization that supports you through all four phases of maintenance of certification. As a member, you can be a voice for children and pediatrics.