The pediatric experts at Connecticut Children's put together a Back to School Kit designed to answer questions and ease concerns that many parents have about the start of the school year.

For example, Connecticut’s Physician-in-Chief Juan Salazar, MD, MPH, offers this advice about what to consider:

• Your child’s health. Is your child immunocompromised, or do they have any underlying health concerns such as immunosuppression, diabetes or chronic lung disease that put them at risk of severe illness from COVID-19? (Does your child have asthma? A pediatric asthma expert shares advice on school and day care during COVID-19.)

• Your household’s health. Are any of your household members at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19? This includes older adults, and those with underlying health conditions. (Keep in mind: If your home itself has any health hazards like mold or asbestos, it could put everyone at greater risk for COVID-19 and other issues. Contact Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program to learn more.)

• For more information about what school will look like this year, read “Is It Safe to Send My Child Back to School During COVID-19? Advice From Connecticut Children’s Physician-in-Chief.”