Coronavirus

At Nemours Children's Health, we know how important it is for kids to stay on track with well-child visits and treatment for illnesses, injuries and chronic conditions. That’s why we’ve taken extraordinary steps to make sure you feel comfortable seeing your child's provider during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re ready to safely provide the care your child needs, either in our offices or through a live video visit.

Mask Still Required at Nemours Children's
To protect our patients — many of whom are too young to be vaccinated or are immunocompromised — Nemours Childen's will continue to require everyone age 2 and older to wear an approved mask while in a Nemours Children's facility, even if they are fully vaccinated. Together, we can keep our most vulnerable patients safe.

Please note: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends all students older than 2 years and all school staff should wear face masks at school (unless medical or developmental conditions prohibit use). Therefore, we do not provide mask exemption letters for school.

The COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids
Here’s what you should know about the COVID-19 vaccine:

• The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine has been authorized for kids age 12 and older.
• Clinical trials are taking place to determine the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine in kids younger than 12.
• We are encouraging parents to have their eligible children vaccinated as soon as possible.
• Vaccinated children who have undergone solid organ transplantation or who are diagnosed with conditions considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise may be considered for a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and options to be vaccinated in your state, visit our COVID-19 vaccine section

MIS-C: A reason to call your pediatrician immediately. Learn More

In-Person Outpatient Services

Primary Care | Urgent Care | Specialty Care

Nemours Children's is scheduling in person appointments for primary care and specialty care. For in person care without an appointment in Central Florida, visit a Nemours Children's urgent care location. Learn more:

Primary Care

Urgent Care (Florida)

Specialty Care

COVID-19 Testing

PM Pediatrics

Live Video Visits (Telehealth)

Primary Care | Urgent Care | Specialty Care

We've greatly expanded our offering of live video visits to include scheduled primary care and specialty care appointments, as well as no appointment, urgent care visits. With Nemours Children's, you don’t need an office visit to have a doctor visit. Get started 

Hospital Stays

At Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington, Del. and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando, we’re continuing to provide exceptional inpatient care. We’ve taken the necessary steps to ensure our hospitals are safe, clean and welcoming. 

Emergency Care

Worried about bringing your child to a Nemours Children's Emergency Department because of the pandemic? There’s no need – we’re following all guidelines to keep our patients, families and associates safe. It’s very important to get care promptly when your child is seriously ill or injured. 

We have additional resources for you on a variety of topics related to COVID-19. Learn More

In addition, we have a wealth of online resources to help you and your child learn about COVID-19 and how to stay safe during the pandemic at KidsHealth from Nemours. Check out our articles and videos for parents, kids and teens . We’re adding new information about COVID-19 and other health topics all the time, so visit KidsHealth  often.

Nemours Children's leaders have been asked to provide expertise and advice throughout the pandemic.
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If you are experiencing financial hardship or you’ve lost health insurance coverage due to COVID-19, we can help you. Because it’s so important to keep your child on track with routine care and immunizations, we offer financial assistance and other resources to lend a hand.