The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE), in collaboration with ASPR’s Pediatric Centers of Excellence are collaborating on a webinar series focused on how the COVID-19 pandemic may affect children. 

Child Health and Wellness
The first webinar in this series focused on child health and wellness. Panelists discussed resumption of routine care, missed immunizations, lead poisoning screening, sleep, and child neglect and abuse. Access the webinar recording.

Child Emotional and Social Effects
The focus of the second webinar in this series was the emotional and social effects of COVID-19 on children. Speakers discussed food and financial insecurity, racial disparities, the impact of social determinants on children’s health, return to school and daycare, and alternate childcare. Access the webinar recording.