Advice for parents

Parents should follow the same protocols now as during the cold and flu season, Dr. Nyquist said. “If they have a runny nose, they have a runny nose. If they have a difficult time breathing, they should seek care.

“Be practical and help our children and families get through what may — or may not — be a tough time,” she added.

2019 Novel Coronavirus

2019 Novel Coronaviruses

by H. Cody Meissner, MD, FAAP

Human Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that commonly cause mild to moderate illness like the common cold. Almost everyone gets infected with one of these viruses at some point in their lives, and most of the time the illness lasts for a short amount of time.

A new coronavirus​​

A new human coronavirus, called the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), was discovered in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019. While we know it’s contagious, it is still not known how easily it spreads from person to person. Public health officials are actively investigating this virus to learn more about its impact.

People with confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus reported illnesses ranging from mild to severe. Symptoms are similar to the flu and can include:

How to protect your fa​mily

There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, here are a few other ways you can keep your family healthy and help prevent the spread of viruses, including:

If you have recently traveled to areas with known outbreaks and have any of the symptoms above, talk to your doctor. You may need to be tested and may be told to stay home for up to 14 days to prevent the spread of the virus, even though you may not have symptoms.

Families are also encouraged to stay up to date about this situation as we learn more about how to prevent this virus from spreading in homes and in communities. See the resources below for the latest developments from the CDC, including travel warnings, new cases and prevention advice.​

CDC resour​ces

These resources are based on what is currently known about 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The CDC will update them as new information becomes available.

More Information from

https://www.healthychildren.org/