Resources and Links - COVID-19
Posted on January 08, 2021
Child Health Updates - January 2021
Below are resources, links and updates for Maine pediatricians. We encourage you to use the links below to stay updated on this rapidly changing information. We have collated information from the National AAP, CDC (National and Maine), AMA and other reputable sources. Health systems, hospitals and practices may have established specific protocols and guidance based on local circumstances.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
AAP News: Coronavirus disease outbreak coverage
AAP Red Book Online: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infections
Pediatrics curated collection of articles on COVID-19
HealthyChildren.org: Articles on COVID-19
Cases in Children: Children and COVID-19: State-Level Data Report
Maine DOE and HHS Updates and Resources
- New Maine website on COVID vaccine for the public: https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines
- Maine Gov COVID Vaccine website, FAQ for Health Care Personnel: https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/mainehealthcarepersonnel
- Maine CDC COVID info for providers: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/immunization/covid-19-providers/vaccine-info.shtml
Updated school coding : https://www.maine.gov/doe/framework/part-I/#CRL
Maine Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Resource Page: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/index.shtml
DOE Dashboard of COVID Cases: https://public.tableau.com/pro...
For Medical Providers: Assessing for COVID-19 in children with symptoms and NO KNOWN EXPOSURE to COVID-191
Recommendations: Eval for Sick Child in Schools with PCR Antigen Testing Updated 12 11 2020
Testing guidance from AAP: https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/clinical-guidance/covid-19-testing-guidance/
Standard Order for COVID Testing - Released 9-22-2020
Standing Order: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/documents/StandingOrder-Sept-2020-Update.pdf
Antigen Testing Information
- Whitehat/Abbott webinars. https://whitehatcom.com/alere_binax
- Abbott BinaxNOW Covid-19 training toolkit
https://www.globalpointofcare.abbott/en/support/product-installation-training/navica-brand/navica-binaxnow-ag-training.html - Navica Mobile App and BinaxNOW card: https://www.globalpointofcare.abbott/en/product-details/navica-binaxnow-covid-19-us.html
- HHS site for rapid test distribution: https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/testing/rapid-test-distribution/index.html
- Abbott Tech support: 800-257-9525
- UCSF data on BinaxNOW: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/10/418761/rapid-covid-19-test-shows-promise-community-test-setting
- Rockefeller Foundation doing pilot with states on antigen tests: https://homelandprepnews.com/stories/56318-the-rockefeller-foundation-hhs-will-develop-best-practices-for-scale-rapid-poc-antigen-tests-for-covid-19/
- New Data on Abbott ID NOW- Isothermal RNA Amplification test- (not BinaxNOW antigen test): https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2020-10-07-Abbott-Releases-ID-NOW-TM-COVID-19-Interim-Clinical-Study-Results-from-1-003-People-to-Provide-the-Facts-on-Clinical-Performance-and-to-Support-Public-Health#:~:text=In%20an%20in%2Dpatient%20care,lab%2Dbased%20molecular%20PCR%20tests.
Advocacy/Guidance
AAP advocacy report, summarizing all of its latest federal and state advocacy activities.
The COVID Impacts on DHHS Services tracker: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/data-reports
MCDC Data: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus.shtml
CDC's Immunization Guidance: Immunization Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Society Maternal Fetal Medicine COVID Strategies to provide equitable care
The BBCH MIS-C Guidance
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children - MIS-C: Recommendations from The BBCH: Pediatric Clinical Guideline MIS C
National AAP #CallYourPediatrician campaign: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/campaigns/call-your-pediatrician/Pages/default.aspx
Guidance on Newborns from the CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/caring-for-newborns.html
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Routine Pediatric Vaccine Ordering and Administration — United States, 2020 MMWR Vaccines
Detection of SARS Co V 2 in Placental and Fetal Membranes: AJOG MFM
Guidance on School Re-opening on Physical and Mental Health
New AAP guidance on reopening schools once COVID-19 wanes includes considerations for instructional time, physical and mental health, special populations, and more. Learn more:
- COVID 19 School and Community Resource Library July 6 2020
- AAP News: AAP guidance on school reopening addresses physical and mental health, instructional time
- COVID-19 Planning Considerations: Return to In-person Education in School
Guidance on Sports Participation
AAP Interim Guidance on Return to Sport - Updated Regularly: https://services.aap.org/en/pa...
Clinical Guidance for Sports Participation
Kids and Masks: Why Cloth Face Coverings are Needed in Youth Sports During COVID-19
Youth Sports & COVID-19: Understanding the Risk
Youth Sports Participation During COVID-19: A Safety Checklist
Sports and Sports Physicals: Guidance for Return to Sport and Related Activities 2020 NFHS
Play Sports Coalition Guidance: https://playsportscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Return-to-Play-Considerations-.pdf
How Long to Quarantine if Exposed to Covid 19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html
Pediatrics Collection on COVID-19 Offers Pediatricians the Latest Research
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has created many questions among families and caregivers, and information continues to evolve. The editorial team at Pediatrics have compiled articles from American Academy of Pediatrics publications into a curated collection of articles on COVID-19. This online collection will be updated frequently to reflect new articles published on this topic. Pediatrics articles and resources include:
- Mitigating the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic Response on At Risk Children
- Vulnerable Youth and the COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID-19 Pediatric Research Highlights
Practice Management Resources
Pediatric practices around the country are facing the challenge of providing care to their patients and families amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. These practice management resources are geared toward independent practices and offer approaches used by other practicing pediatricians.
Telemedicine and Telephone Care
The Academy continues to advocate for immediate changes to Medicaid, CHIP, and private insurers so that pediatricians can provide and be paid for telehealth care services. To support these policy changes, the AAP has developed a new resource, AAP Guidance: Telehealth Payer Policy in Response to COVID-19, which outlines policy changes aiming to alleviate barriers to telehealth care. In addition, see how your state is responding to this crisis in these State Notices on Telehealth Policy. Also, be sure to review this telehealth compendium for tools and resources to support your efforts.
**For specific resources on TELEHEALTH, visit: https://www.maineaap.org/providers/topic-resources/telehealth
Telehealth ECHO on COVID-19 Available via link above.
American Academy of Pediatrics Resources:
The AAP has a web page on AAP.org where you can find the latest clinical guidance, recommendations from CDC, information for parents and other resources. For questions or comments related to the pandemic, email COVID-19@aap.org
- AAP Red Book Online: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infections
- Disaster Preparedness for Infectious Outbreaks: AAP Pediatric Preparedeness Kit
- Point of Care Solutions:2019 COVID 19 Patient Education Handouts AAP Point of Care Solutions
- Newborn Guidance: https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/COVID%2019%20Initial%20Newborn%20Guidance.pdf
- Post by AAP President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP, on fighting racism and discrimination in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
- New resources from the National AAP - clinical guidance, recommendations from CDC, information for parents and other resources - this page will be updated daily: AAP.org
- Information about coding for COVID-19 patients: http://bit.ly/38MPDaj
- Information for Parents at HealthyChildren.org: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Talking to children about disasters: http://bit.ly/3arJbXj
- Information for Parents at HealthyChildren.org: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx
US Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
- COVID-19 Information for healthcare professionals
- CDC's COCA (Clinical Outreach and Communication Activity -a site preparing clinicians in response to health emergencies which includes calls/webinars and other resources): https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) and Children
- Guidance on infection prevention and control in inpatient obstetric settings: http://bit.ly/2Ih4M8I
- FAQ about COVID-19 and pregnancy: http://bit.ly/2U4nOF5
- Guidance on COVID-19 and breastfeeding: http://bit.ly/38KvGRr
- Adult Hospitalizations and Co-Morbid Conditions: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/pdfs/mm6913e2-H.pdf
Maine Department of Education: https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19
Foster Family Info
Guidance on Exposed Newborn Care:
- Guideline of Care for Newborn Exposed to COVID 19 or PUI Mothers 2020 04 06
- NEJM Universal Screening for SARS Co V 2 in Women admitted for delivery correspondence in NEJM April 13 2020
Colorado Children's Video Tip Sheets
American Medical Association:
World Health Organization:
National Child Traumatic Stress Network:
- Helping Families Cope with Coronavirus: National Child Traumatic stress covid 19
The Hendren Project:
- The Hendren Project provides important resources on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic for pediatric surgeons and urologists.
Summer Camp Guidance
National AAP Guidance: https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/clinical-guidance/guidance-for-families-and-pediatricians-on-camp-attendance-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
The Maine Camp Checklists are on the DECD website as of 5/20 https://www.maine.gov/decd/sites/maine.gov.decd/files/inline-files/COVID%20Checklist%20for%20ME%20Phase%202%20Overnight%20Summer%20Camps.pdf
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