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The AAP strongly endorses the use of safe and effective infection control measures to protect children and adolescents. COVID-19 vaccination, ventilation, physical distancing, testing and use of a well-fitting face mask are all part of a comprehensive strategy to mitigate risk and help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The AAP strongly recommends that all individuals over the age of 5 years receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Additional layered prevention strategies may also be important depending on individual and community level risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has refined its guidance on COVID-19 protection and risk mitigation to include a measure of the impact of COVID-19 on health and health care systems, in addition to measures of community level cases.

Pediatricians are encouraged to discuss infection control practices with their patients and families.

Interim Guidance Disclaimer: The COVID-19 clinical interim guidance provided here has been updated based on current evidence and information available at the time of publishing. Guidance will be regularly reviewed with regards to the evolving nature of the pandemic and emerging evidence. All interim guidance will be presumed to expire on June 30, 2022 unless otherwise specified.

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