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For parents, unknowns can be difficult, especially when it comes to children’s health. The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, brings a lot of unknowns with it, especially because we’re still learning what it means for our health.

Here’s what we do know about kids and the virus: Overall, there are

 fewer reported cases of infected children

 than adults in the United States and around the world, but 

. Data also show children are hospitalized at lower rates, suggesting that if they do get infected, their reaction typically is less severe or even asymptomatic. 

That’s not always the case, though; some children develop serious complications like MIS-C, 

, and researchers are trying to understand those complications. They’re also learning more about the long-term health impact of the virus.

Higher COVID-19 rates seen in Black and Hispanic children

Inflammatory condition affecting kids surfaces in MN

Meanwhile, kids are returning to school in a variety of ways and we’re still learning about their role in spreading the virus. New research suggests that they might play 

 talked with two pediatric specialists Monday and took listener questions about children’s health and the COVID-19 pandemic.

To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above.

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As children return to school, we talk with two pediatric medical specialists about what we’re learning about kids and COVID-19.

The growing science on children and COVID-19

Children are getting their body temperatures checked. 

The growing science on children and COVID-19

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