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The national COVID emergency officially came to an end in April 2023. While parents are eager to move forward, many have questions about COVID-related medical coverage for their children. According to Zachary Hoy, M.D., a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Pediatrix® Medical Group, although vaccines will be covered by insurance companies, there may be extra charges associated with visiting the pediatrician for a vaccine. There may also be charges if a child needs a COVID test at the doctor's office. "If COVID testing is necessary in the normal course of an appointment at the pediatrician's office, then it will likely cost a similar price to other viral testing such as for flu or RSV," said Dr. Hoy.
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