Have You Talked to Your Kids About COVID-19?Kids are talking about it to each other and may have some worries or misinformation. Let them know that it’s natural and okay to be worried. You can reassure them that kids who have gotten COVID-19 have recovered nicely. Make sure your kids have the right informationHelp your older kids understand how to find reliable information on the internet. More DOH blog and CDC website, less YouTube. Teach the little ones how we keep our bodies healthy — good food, lots of sleep, exercise, drink plenty of water. You know the drill. Remind them of the last time they were sick.How did they feel? What made them feel better? Help them translate those memories into compassion for others who are sick and into desire to keep themselves and others healthy. Teach them to wash their hands and cover their coughs.
Check it out!You can also have them check out this cool zine on COVID-19 created by NPR. It’s written especially for kids and can easily be printed out. It includes information from experts at the University of Illinois, Louisiana State University, and the National Institute of Mental Health. Daily update on COVID-19 case numbersThe Department of Health COVID-19 webpage is updated daily with the number of people confirmed to have positive cases and the number of people who have died of COVID-19 in Washington State. Get and spread reliable information on COVID-19Check the Department of Health website for the most up-to-date info on Washington’s response to COVID-19 at www.doh.wa.gov/coronavirus. Fight stigma, public panic, and misinformation by getting your information from trusted sources. Listen to guidance from the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and your local health department. Don't forget to check out our FAQ!
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