If your child is waiting for a surgery, you will be contacted to reschedule their surgery.

‎Please call the clinic you have the appointment with and share information about the symptoms (including any new fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, painful swallowing, stuffy or runny nose, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue or loss of appetite). A doctor or nurse will provide guidance. 

We understand that many people are worried about visiting hospitals or clinics during the pandemic, but it is still safe to seek care. You can expect to see additional measures in place to protect your child, family and our staff during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These include active screening for COVID-19 symptoms at each entrance by hospital staff, followed by a request to clean your hands. All patients and visitors will be offered medical masks at the entrance.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have increased the number and types of health-care services that we can provide virtually. We will continue to provide those virtual appointments unless in-person appointments are required for patient care.

During COVID-19, we have limited entrances to BC Children’s to facilitate active screening. Access is limited to entrances 55 (Emergency Department), 5 (Sunny Hill), 11 (off Oak Street), 93 (off Willow Street) and 53 (Teck Acute Care Centre). Please see this campus map for the locations of these entrances.

At each entrance, you will be asked a few questions, regarding any illness symptoms, recent travel, possible COVID exposure, and offered direction. A hand cleaning station is available. You will also be offered a medical mask to wear.  

Recognizing the importance of patient and family centered care and the central role of family members and other support persons in care delivery, the Ministry of Health vaccine requirement for visitors does not apply to our hospital.

‎So far, COVID-19 has affected adults much more than children. We think it is less severe, particularly in children under the age of 10.

B.C. has opened registration and appointment bookings to all youth and adolescents age five and older. A complete series of two doses of the vaccine is recommended. 

Please see the BCCDC website for more information. 

‎If your child is at higher risk for COVID-19 complications, follow general infection prevention strategies: clean your hands regularly, avoid touching your face, and stay one or two metres from other people. Should your child become ill, seek medical help early. Try to have enough medicine for two weeks at home. For more information, see the BCCDC website.

Find out more on this: 

• BCCDC PDF (English) 
  
• 关于COVID-19和具有医疗复杂性的儿童的信息指南 (Simplified Chinese)
• COVID-19 & Children with Medical Complexity Information Guide (Punjabi) 
  

• دلیل معلومات كوفید-19والأطفال الذین یعانون من حالات صحیة مركبة (Arabic)
  

Find out more on this BCCDC website.

In general – with viral illness that includes a fever, muscle aches, or difficulty breathing – moderate or vigorous exercise should be avoided. If symptoms worsen, exercise should be stopped. 

A gradual return to activity typically involves gradual increases in intensity and duration of exercise over a period of time, but depends on the severity and duration of the illness. Please work on your child’s plan to return to activity with your health-care provider.