Resources and Links - COVID-19
Posted on September 14, 2021
Eval for Sick Child in Schools with PCR Antigen Testing Updated 10 21 2021
Information about Caregiver consent for youth to get a vaccine: https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/public-faq#
DHHS Vaccine Info for youth 12-17 years old: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/sit...
COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for School Settings and Childcare Programs
Maine DOE COVID-19Toolkit - includes information on Pooled Testing (page on right hand side/bottom of page under school year dashboards)
Maine CDC’s COVID Data website - data on youth and COVID in Maine
https://gcc02.safelinks.prot...COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Youth 12+
Health Care Worker FAQ's about the COVID vaccine
FAQ on the health care worker vaccination rule was updated on 9/2/21
The Maine Immunization Program issued a notice on COVID-19 vaccine Patient Immunization Entries .pdf·
DHHS in partnership with DOE published estimated COVID-19 vaccination rates for youth by school administrative unit (SAU), to help school communities make decisions for the 2021-2022 school year and guide efforts to increase vaccination rates.
COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation in Pediatric Practices
AAP Resources on COVID-19 Vaccine: 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:
COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation in Pediatric Practices
Pediatrics Journal: COVID-19 Vaccine in Children and Adolescents
About the COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions
HealthyChildren.org: The Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine: Parent FAQs
The Food & Drug Administration’s authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and older is a critically important step in bringing life-saving vaccines to children and adolescents. The AAP offers resources and interviews to help media outlets cover this historic moment. On Wednesday, an advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will make recommendations about the use of this vaccine.
AAP resources include:
Statement on the FDA authorization by AAP President Dr. Lee Beers
Children and COVID-19: State-Level Data Report, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, tracks the number of children infected with COVID-19. The report shows 72,067 new child COVID-19 cases were reported the week ending with May 6 (3,782,724 to 3,854,79). Children represented 24.0% (72,067/300,445) of the new weekly cases and they represent 14% of total COVID-19 cases. The data is limited because of its reliance on how each state reports its cases. The report is updated every Monday.
Policy Statement: COVID-19 Vaccines in Children and Adolescents
AAP News: AAP, CDC recommend COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and older
AAP News: AAP develops coding, billing guidance for COVID-19 vaccine services
News Release: American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for Children and Teens Age 12 and Up to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
AAP.org: Critical Updates on COVID-19
AAP.org: COVID-19 Media Talking Points
AAP.org: COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions
AAP.org: Planning Vaccination Events
Cases in Children: Children and COVID-19: State-Level Data Report
HealthyChildren.org: The Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine: Parent FAQs
HealthyChildren.org: Getting Your Child Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine
HealthyChildren.org: Articles on COVID-19
Cases in Children: Children and COVID-19: State-Level Data Report
Maine DOE and HHS Updates and Resources
Maine website on COVID vaccine for the public: https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines
Pre-Screening Tool for School Attendance
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
Testing guidance from AAP: https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/clinical-guidance/covid-19-testing-guidance/
OCFS Guidance
June 4, 2021 List of Agencies/Organizations Issued Emergency Child Care Licenses (PDF)
May 21,2021 Updated Guidance for Maine Child Care Providers (PDF)
May 13, 2021 Staff Health Screening Form Update May 12, 2021
Child Health Screening Form Update May 12, 2021
May 26, 2021 Updated Visitation Agreement
May 14, 2021 Updated COVID Vaccine Guidance for Resource Parents COVID Vaccine Fact Sheet
April 2, 2021 Letter to Resource Families Regarding COVID Vaccine (PDF)
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
The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital 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 Return to Sport/Activity
- Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation History Form: https://www.aap.org/en-us/Docu...
- Updated Athletic Guidance from the National AAP - https://services.aap.org/en/pa...
- Return to School/Sports TipSheet 3-24-21 COVID Resources for School and Sport
- https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Youth-Sports-and-COVID-19-Understanding-the-Risks.aspx
- Maine DECD Community Sports Guidance (not clinical guidance): https://www.maine.gov/decd/checklists/community-sports
- COVID Return to Activity Letter for school 3 10 21
- COVID Return to Play Guidance for providers 03 16 21
- 14 point pre-participation sports physical: https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/ppc/documents/HSupervision/AHA_14-point.pdf
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.
Recognizing Child Abuse/Maltreatment
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
Maine Department of Education: https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19
Guidance on Exposed Newborn Care:
Guideline of Care for Newborn Exposed to COVID 19 or PUI Mothers 2020 04 06
Do Masks Delay Speech and Language Development?
When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine?