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Kids love to be outdoors. It allows plenty of opportunity for exercise and activity while being able to practice physical distance. Learn other ways to keep kids safe during this COVID-19 summer. Photo by Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From social distancing to wearing a mask in public places, this summer looks different for everyone, including kids.<\/p>\n

Dr. Dana Fitzgerald<\/a>, a pediatrician in Steamboat Springs and a member of the medical staff at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center<\/a>, describes what you need to know about COVID-19 restrictions and how to keep your kids safe during this COVID-19 summer, below.<\/p>\n

Protective measures and kid safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cOpening things up and letting kids hang out together is okay, but it\u2019s still important to take protective measures, \u201cFitzgerald said.<\/p>\n

There are five easy things that everyone can do to limit the spread of COVID-19<\/a>: keep a distance of six feet from other people, wash your hands often, wear a face covering in public places and when you can\u2019t social distance, stay home if you\u2019re at sick or at risk, and get tested if you have symptoms of the virus.<\/p>\n

\u201cMake sure kids understand that social distancing and handwashing are still really important,\u201d Fitzgerald said. \u201cAnd if they do go into buildings, make sure they\u2019ve got their masks.\u201d<\/p>\n

To visualize how far six feet is, kids can hold their arms out and check that they don\u2019t touch, or imagine there\u2019s a ski between them. Colorful masks can help make mask-wearing more palatable, and washing hands<\/a> should be a constant habit.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good time to remind kids not to share their things, especially water bottles, and to always sneeze into their elbows, not their hands.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemind kids about these things daily,\u201d Fitzgerald said. \u201cIt\u2019s such a new thing for them to think about, it\u2019s important to get that reminder every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

The emotional aspect of a COVID-19 summer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kids are adaptable, and most kids have taken recent changes in stride.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom an emotional standpoint, I feel most kids are doing okay now,\u201d Fitzgerald said. \u201cIt was really tough in quarantine \u2013 it was so different right away, and kids couldn\u2019t understand that everything changed on a dime. Now, most kids get that there\u2019s a virus and we don\u2019t want to get people sick, and so we have to do these things to protect ourselves and those around us.\u201d<\/p>\n

If your child is struggling with the recent changes, don\u2019t hesitate to talk<\/a> with your health care provider about your concerns.<\/p>\n

What can my kids do during the COVID-19 summer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As restrictions begin to ease, kids are able to spend time with friends or a babysitter, and to attend camps, all still while taking the necessary precautions.<\/p>\n

\u201cCamps have been doing a really smart job of decreasing risk as best as possible, and balancing that with getting kids outside and socializing,\u201d Fitzgerald said.<\/p>\n

But just how many of the allowed activities parents choose to let their kids do is a personal decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cPart of it comes down to a family\u2019s level of comfort,\u201d Fitzgerald said. \u201cIf a parent is undergoing chemotherapy or is immunocompromised, or if an elderly person is living in the house, they may want to be a bit more careful about where their kids are going.\u201d<\/p>\n

Are my kids at risk for COVID-19?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cThe latest studies suggest that for the vast majority of children, if they do get this, it\u2019s a mild disease,\u201d Fitzgerald said.<\/p>\n

Some children, including babies under one year old and children with underlying health issues, may be at higher risk.<\/p>\n

The severe inflammatory disease that affected some children first in New York remains very rare, but Fitzgerald points out that if infection levels increase, those cases could increase as well.<\/p>\n

Still, helping to reduce the spread of the virus is important.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeeping infection levels low is beneficial for everyone in the community,\u201d Fitzgerald said.<\/p>\n

What if my child gets sick from the coronavirus?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fitzgerald recommends that children who get sick and have symptoms of COVID-19 are tested for the virus.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf your kid has a fever, make sure they get tested,\u201d Fitzgerald said. \u201cCatching a coronavirus infection quickly is really important for keeping everybody safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Your medical provider can help determine whether your child should be seen in the office and can help you navigate the testing process.<\/p>\n

While some of these measures can be difficult or feel strange, Fitzgerald encourages parents to remember that they help.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese little things we do add up and make a difference,\u201d Fitzgerald said.<\/p>\n

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This article first appeared in the Steamboat Pilot & Today.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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