COVID-19 Omicron Variant Update - How it's Impacting Kids

01/19/22 • 8 min

We talk with Dr. Jessica Snowden, Division Chief, Pediatric Infectious Disease to get an update on the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Why is Omicron different? What are the symptoms and how to stay safe? When should a child return to school after having symptoms? We answer all these questions and more.

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