IMPORTANT UPDATES

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To help your practice with flu and COVID-19 prevention and treatment, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has developed a variety of downloadable resources for your use.

Vaccine Availability

Vaccine safety:

Flu

Safety guidelines:

Masking:

Other:

Stay informed

As scientists and public health agencies continue to monitor this virus, it is important to be informed and stay updated. In the event that a child presents with a known or suspected COVID-19 infection, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is prepared to support diagnosis and management according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Pre-surgical testing

We test all patients for COVID-19 if they are scheduled for an aerosol-generating procedure at Children’s, regardless of their vaccination status.

Researchers mobilize to fight COVID-19.

Researchers at Children’s and the Emory University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics are working together to fight COVID-19 in the lab. These research projects are contributing to the body of knowledge around the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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Eligibility

Everyone aged 6 months and older is eligible to receive the flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine series.

COVID-19 vaccination sites

COVID-19 vaccine series are approved for children ages 6 months and older. Individuals can visit the CDC’s vaccine finder to find a location near them.

At Children's, we are taking every precaution to help make sure your patients are safe when visiting one of our facilities. We have taken a number of important steps to make our facilities as safe as possible.

Masking Policy (Updated Aug. 26, 2024)

  • Voluntary masking is recommended.
  • Masks are required for:
    • Everyone over the age of 2 in our Urgent Care and Emergency Department locations. 
    • Patients, guardians and visitors who are at high risk for infections. *
    • Clinical team members and employees during direct patient care if the patient has a condition that requires masking, is in isolation or is showing signs of illness.