Learn about resources and news related to COVID-19
MO DHSS 24 Hour Hotline: 877-435-8411
General Resources
- MO DHSS COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
- Missouri State Government PPE Marketplace
- MSMA PPE Resource Page – Order supplies
- MSHSAA Return to Play Form
- MSHSAA Return to Play Flow Chart
- State of Missouri – School District Dashboard
- AAP COVID-19 Interim Guidance: Return to Sports
- AAP Town Hall Series
- AAP.org – Provider Relief Fund: Information & Resources
- AAP Clinical Guidance Updates
- HHS.gov – CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: FAQs
- CARES Act Attestation Portal
- Missouri COVID-19 Case Dashboard
- AAP Children & COVID-19: State Level Data Report
- AAP Webinar: A Framework to Approach Racial Health Inequities during the COVID 19 Pandemic
- Missouri Hospital Association COVID-19 Resources
- AAP Resource Page
- MO DHSS: COVID-19 Outbreak
- MO DSS Provider Updates
- MO HealthNet Telehealth Provider Billing
- MO DHSS PPE Resource Request Process
- Missouri Coronavirus GIS Hub
- AAP: Critical Updates on COVID-19 Webpage
- American Board of Pediatrics COVID-19 Update
- Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education
CDC Resources
CDC Webpage
CDC: Steps to Prevent Illness
Transmission of SARS-COV-2 Infections in Households — Tennessee and Wisconsin, April–September 2020
Parent Resources
- HealthyChildren.org: Is it safe to send my child to child care during COVID-19?
- HealthyChildren.org: Mental Health During COVID-19: Signs Your Teen May Need More Support
- Operation Food Search: Assistance Resources for COVID-19
- Children’s Mercy Kansas City: Resources in the Community During COVID-19
- AAP Guidance on Children & Masks
- Missouri Emergency Food Distribution Sites for Children
- HealthyChildren.org: Positive Parenting & COVID-19: 10 Tips to Help Keep the Calm at Home
- NPR- Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
- Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
- Action for Healthy Kids Resources
- HealthyChildren.org: Social Distancing: Why Keeping Your Distance Helps Keep Others Safe
- HealthyChildren.org: Positive Parenting & COVID-19: 10 Tips to Help Keep the Calm at Home
- HealthyChildren.org: 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Telehealth Resources
- AAP Telehealth Care & After Hours Care
- Missouri Telehealth Network: COVID-19 Telehealth Resources
- MO HealthNet: COVID-19 Telehealth Updates
- MO HealthNet: Well-Child Care Visits via Telehealth
- Heartland Telehealth Resource Center: COVID-19
- 3/20/20- Missouri provides waiver to expand the use of telehealth for treatment of COVID-19
- Missouri Telehealth Network
Additional Resources
- Free Access to Headspace Plus for Healthcare Providers
- MO Department of Mental Health Self Care Resources
- Missouri Vaccines for Children Program
- NICHQ Tips for Child Health Advocates
- Children’s Mercy Hospital: Debunking myths about COVID-19
- April 3, 2020: Governor Parson Issues Statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order to Control, Contain, and Combat COVID-19
- April 16, 2020 – Governor Parson Extends Stay At Home Order Until May 3.
Missouri Pediatricians Offer Assistance on School Reopening
Missouri Pediatricians Remind Families of Top Tips
to Limit Spread of COVID-19
3/23/20
The Missouri Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics represents over 1,100 pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students across the state. As medical professionals across all specialties treat children and families, we emphasize the following messages to decrease the spread of COVID-19 across Missouri:
#1 Practice Social Distancing
- It’s okay to go outside. In fact, we recommend every member of the family get fresh air every day. Just be sure not to gather in a group at the playground. If you are going to make contact with public surfaces, consider wiping these down and be sure to wash everyone’s hands as soon as possible.
#2 Call your healthcare provider before going to their office or the hospital.
- If you or your child are experiencing symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat – call your child’s physician’s office before going in. The clinic can advise you over the phone on next steps and, if necessary, provide additional care.
#3 Children can carry this virus.
- Social distancing is especially important, even with immediate family members like grandparents. Children can be carriers of this virus. It is difficult, but the more social distance we can have, the healthier our families will be in the long run.
#4 Remain Calm and Follow Credible Sources for Information
- Children are affected by stress in the family affecting their ability to focus on school work, maintain emotional health and remain healthy. Being prepared for this epidemic involves remaining calm and following the advice of credible sources of information for best practices. The AAP Healthychildren.org website provides great information.
#5 Check on Neighbors, Friends and Family Members, from a Distance
- Using social media, telephone, email, and virtual platforms to maintain relationships with friends and family members is a healthy way to make life as normal as possible for children and families during this time. It is understandable that social media usage may increase during this time, but it is still important to have a plan. Visit Healthychildren.org for more tips on social media during this time.
#6 Have fun with your family!
- It is important to ensure the health and well-being of all family members during this time. Use this time to dust off old board games, have a dance party, look at the night sky or any activity your family enjoys together!