Children with chronic illnesses or who are immunocompromised are potentially at higher risk for more severe disease if they are infected with the coronavirus. Dr. David Brumbaugh talks with our pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Sam Dominguez about which kids fall into this high-risk group. They also discuss what parents should be doing to limit their child’s exposure to the coronavirus and what to do if they think their child may have the coronavirus.
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Editor’s note: This video was filmed on March 6, 2020. Due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, recommendations can change quickly. Please follow all rules and guidelines set by your local public health and safety authorities. Reference the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and your local health department for timely updates on COVID-19.
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