COVID-19 Update
As the COVID-19 situation continues, Conquering CHD is committed to providing the community with trusted resources from expert sources. Please continue to watch this blog and our social media channels for information pertinent to the CHD community. updated May 16, 2021
ABOUT COVID-19
- CDC’s COVID-19 Data Tracker
- Traveling during COVID
- Daily Activities and Going Out
- Racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by COVID-19
COVID-19 & CHD
- COVID-19 in Congenital Heart Disease: Ten Points to Remember
- Coronavirus Guidance for CHD Patients, University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center
- COVID-19 & CHD, Congenital Heart Public Health Consortium
- Some CHD patients are in the increased risk for serious illness from COVID-19 category, as defined by CDC
- Watch our COVID-19 & CHD Town Hall
- Learn more about Social Distancing with CHD
VACCINATION
- CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
- Vaccine trials are ongoing for ages 6 months – 11 years; vaccines currently available for ages 12+
- When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated
- Watch our COVID-19 Vaccines & CHD Town Hall
MEDICAL CARE DURING COVID
- Doctor Visits and Getting Medicine
- Stress and Coping
- Communicate with your medical team as needed and advocate for telemedicine appointments
- Remember that preventative care is still important, especially for babies, children, and teens