COVID-19 Resources for CT Pediatricians and their Patients
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11, but some parents are still unsure if it is safe to get their child vaccinated. We wanted to share some…
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These are indeed unprecedented times. We are in the midst of a growing pandemic which is impacting all of us to one degree or another.
For many, this is a first experience of a such a wide spread medical emergency in their careers. Even for those of us who have been in practice for many, many years this is the most impactful disease outbreak we have seen.This situation is evolving so ra
pidly that responses today may be different from responses tomorrow or next week.
In order to help you navigate this ever evolving situation, we have gathered the most reliable sources of information on COVID-19 on this page.
We will keep it updated, so CT-AAP can be your first stop when you search for information for yourself and to share with your patients.
Please take advantage of the important content from official State and Federal government and national medical sources.
These resource pages will be updated as new information becomes available.
If you have any suggestions to improve the page please email us.
Federal Government Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act. PLEASE READ!
On March 18, 2020 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law to provide relief to employees and small and midsize businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The act allows most employers with less than 500 employees to take a payroll tax credit on the newly required leave that must be provided to employees affected by COVID-19.
COVID-19 INFO
CALL 2-1-1 of Connecticut
For the latest information, resources, and guidance related to coronavirus (COVID-19) in Connecticut, please visit ct.gov/coronavirus.
See the CDC’s Mask Guidance for School-Aged Children
COVID-19 INFORMATION FROM TRUSTED SOURCES
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CMS
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Health Care Providers Fact Sheet
ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines related to COVID019 Outbreak
FAQ on EHB related to COVID-19
CMS Fact Sheet on Medicare telehealth
CMS FAQs on Medicare telehealth
CMS chart on Medicare telehealth
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