Kids & school
Do I Have the All-Clear?
How to tell whether it’s safe to remove your mask where you work, learn, and play.
Get Ready for a Bad Flu Season
We haven’t had a real flu season in two years. This year we will - and the forecast doesn’t look good…
It’s Booster Season
We now have a booster against both the original strain of the virus and the Omicron variant.
How COVID-19 Vaccines Work
Not sure if you want to put the contents of that little vial in your — or your kid’s — body? Find out what it actually does once it gets in there.
Quick answers
Want to know more about keeping your kids safe during COVID-19? Check out My COVID Toolkit.
I Need a PCR Test. Where Do I Go Now?
Tests are still widely available, if you know where to look.
Back . . . to Normal?
Not sure what to expect during the 2022-23 school year? Don’t worry, it’s not just you — nobody else knows what it’s going to look like, either.
At Last: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under Five Are Here
Here’s why getting your littlest ones vaccinated now is a great idea.
How Can I Keep My Child COVID-Safer at School?
In-person learning can be safe enough for kids — as long as we take precautions.
Questions My Friends Ask | Part 3: I Have COVID. Now What?
It’s a smart question. The virus is constantly evolving, our level of immunity has increased, and public health guidelines have changed. Confused? We have answers.
New Phase, New Rules
On August 11, 2022, the CDC came out with a new set of guidelines relating to COVID-19. A few of the rules have changed a lot.
A COVID-Safer Summer Camp
Camp is supposed to be fun for the kids and a respite for parents. With a few sensible precautions, it can be both — while being COVID-safer, too.
Was I Exposed to COVID-19?
An app on my phone told me I might have been “exposed” to the virus. Here’s what that means — and how I think about different levels of exposure risk.
It’s All About BA.5 Now
You’ve certainly heard about the surgence of BA.5. Here’s what we know about the variant driving our summer 2022 surge and how to protect yourself.
Will My Rapid Test Still Work?
If the expiration date of your COVID-19 test has passed, or your test got very hot (or very cold), don’t panic. Here’s how to know whether it’ll still work.
How to Have a Happy Birthday Party
Throwing a birthday party was complicated enough before COVID-19. Now parents have to factor infectious-disease risk into their plans, too. But don’t worry — our four-step plan breaks things down into manageable tasks.
Location Matters | Updates to the Workplace Testing Planner Help Make K-12 Schools Safer
The Workplace Testing Planner has two new inputs that make its COVID-19 testing recommendations even more personalized for your school (or workplace): The number of people participating in your testing program and your location. Check it out!
Who is That Masked Man?
Wearing a mask helps protect you from COVID-19, even if you’re the only person in the crowd who’s wearing one.
Do the Two-Step
Ever wonder why most rapid tests for COVID-19 are sold in packs of two? There’s a critical reason for it — and if you don’t know what it is, you might end up making a big mistake.
New Variant, New Features
Omicron has forced us all to adapt. The Workplace Testing Planner is here to help you do that — with new features and updates that reflect how the virus has changed, and how we’ve changed to face it.
Free COVID-19 Tests Are Coming! Know When to Use Them
With the release of free-by-mail & insurance-covered over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, the question is: When is the best time to use your COVID-19 kits?
COVID-19 Resolutions for the New Year
From masks to boosters to self testing, we're adding them all to our list of 2022 resolutions!
Get Ready for the Omicron Winter
Put on your mask, get boosted, and buckle up. It’s going to be a bumpy ride, but we’ve got the tools to get through it.
At-Home Testing: Bringing the COVID-19 Test to You
Don't stress, get an at-home test! Learn how the COVID-19 testing game has changed with the convenience of over-the-counter testing.
Four Steps to Fewer COVID-19 Outbreaks | Step 4: Cohorting: Shrink the High-Risk Circle
In this short series, we cover four key strategies that will help reduce the likelihood of a COVID-19 outbreak in your organization.
Four Steps to Fewer COVID-19 Outbreaks | Step 3: Notifying Close Contacts: Win the Race Against Time
In this short series, we cover four key strategies that will help reduce the likelihood of a COVID-19 outbreak in your organization.
Four Steps to Fewer COVID-19 Outbreaks | Step 2: When Indoors, Mask Up
In this short series, we cover four key strategies that will help reduce the likelihood of a COVID-19 outbreak in your organization.
You Can’t Find What You Don’t Look For: Delta Makes Testing Even More Critical
In our can't miss blog about the COVID-19 Delta Variant, we discuss the variant's contagiousness and how testing and vaccines are impacted.
Four Steps to Fewer COVID-19 Outbreaks | Step 1: Get Vaccinated!
In this short series, we cover four key strategies that will help reduce the likelihood of a COVID-19 outbreak in your organization.