COVID-19 Impacts on Child Health

This book provides a comprehensive, holistic examination of the impacts of COVID-19 on child health and offers a practical framework for interprofessional pediatric teams. It addresses not only physical manifestations such as myocarditis, COVID-toes, and long-COVID, but also the pandemic’s broader effects on mental health, social risks, inequities, and disruptions in care delivery across the continuum. Authored by leading pediatric experts, it equips healthcare professionals to respond effectively to the short- and long-term consequences of the pandemic on children.

Key Features

• Examines COVID-19 impacts across primary care, acute care, specialty care, telehealth, and institutional settings.
• Covers holistic health concerns: developmental and behavioral health, social determinants, vaccine-preventable disease, abuse and neglect, and care for children with special health needs.
• Highlights disparities, inequities, and social challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
• Provides evidence-based guidance and practical strategies for interprofessional pediatric teams.
• Includes lessons learned and actionable recommendations to improve child health outcomes post-pandemic.