Patients and families
The Hospital adapts care to its patients to the current changing situation. We explain what to consider.
International patients
If you are coming from abroad, find out our guidelines before and during admission to maintain a COVID-free hospital.
Research
SJD researches on SARS-CoV-2 and how it affects pregnant women and children. Find out the Kids Corona project.
International patients
Guidelines before and during admission to maintain a safe hospital
In order to attend to the arrival of new patients in this new normal, the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital has adopted different measures to guarantee a safe and COVID-free hospital.
Before and during hospital admission to the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital, international patients should take into account the following guidelines.
News for patients and families
The Kids Corona study reveals a low infection rate in summer camps
The distribution of children into bubble groups has been shown to be effective in containing the transmission of the infection and in avoiding...
More than 2,000 summer campers are participating in the Kids Corona study to analyse the transmissibility of COVID-19
For 5 weeks, 1,700 children and 400 camp counsellors have participated in this analysis on the behaviour of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The Hospitality programme has helped more than 70 families facing lodging difficulties during lockdown
The programme also advises and helps families with accommodation so that they can rest comfortably while their child is admitted to SJD...
Children have a similar prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies to adults, but more than 99% have mild symptoms
A study made by SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital in more than 400 homes reveals that 17.5% of children who have had contact with a sick...
Tips on mask use for children
Face masks are an important tool, find out the types of mask that children can use.
When to seek urgent care during lockdown
We share several tips to help families decide when their child's signs or symptoms require a trip to urgent care.
Coronavirus and reopening: What can we do to prevent infection?
SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital recommendations for reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection both inside and outside the home.
The Hospital cope with a gradual return to normal activities with special safety measures
SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital has implemented special measures for hygiene, protection, testing, and re-arranging of spaces for the...
Coping with grief in childhood and adolescence in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Given the current health emergency situation, many families will face the sudden loss of people. How could you help your kids to deal with it?
Why and how can confinement affect children?
Home confinement due to the current pandemic of coronavirus may cause negative effects in children, learn how to help them.
SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital investigates why children are more protected against COVID-19
The Hospital launches the campaign #ElsInfantsSónClau (Children are Key) to recruit 500 families with children in which at least one adult has...
Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2: information for families of at-risk immunosuppressed patients
Patients with illnesses that involve any type of immunosuppression should take the following steps against the COVID-19 epidemic.