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Children or adults with inherited arrhythmias (e.g. LQTS, BrS, CPVT, etc.) are not at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 than anyone else.
One of the most important "take-away points" of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to remain safe is to wear a mask—both children and teachers should be masked when at school. You should also review your school’s reopening plans to understand the steps they are taking to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Read the NEW CDC recommendations here.
The CDC also has some wonderful tools to:
Back to School Questions Answered by Dr. Ackerman
Ask the Experts: Back to School and Back to Sports Closing off SADS Safe School month, Dr. Mike Ackerman discusses issues for middle school and high school kids with SADS conditions in the setting of COVID-19. Joined by Dr. Peter Aziz, Cleveland Clinic, and Dr. Aarti Dalal, St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Because of COVID-19, class size, setting, and daily schedules will look different than in past years. Consider the risks and benefits of going back to school or keeping your child home for school. For example, in-person instruction may offer easier access to school services, improved educational efficacy, more opportunities for social interaction and return to work for some parents and caregivers, but it also has a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure for your child than virtual instruction. Families should consider whether the student or members of the household are at increased risk of severe illness, the student’s academic needs, the level of COVID-19 spread in the community, available school transportation options, school ability to execute recommended guidelines, the student’s social-emotional wellbeing, comfort and familiarity with the school’s reopening plans, and the family’s situation and needs.1
1. Stay in touch with your child’s school
2. Create a flexible schedule and routine for learning at home
3. Consider the needs and adjustment required for your child’s age group
4. Look for ways to make learning fun