Curious to know if your child has had Covid-19?
COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on our children. Participate in a study that could impact their future
The EnCORE study is a research project that will estimate how many children (aged 2 to 17 years) have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 infection.
A simple blood test to check for the presence of antibodies can help researchers and parents alike better understand how much virus spread or transmission has occurred since the beginning of the pandemic in children who live in Montréal. The information we collect will help guide decision-making about prevention strategies in neighbourhoods, schools, and daycares. What’s more, monitoring emotional and mental health is critical as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.
Find out if your child has had COVID-19
Watch this video with your child to learn more.
Participation requires three different steps:
Give your consent
Complete the consent form and obtain your child's approval to participate in the study.
Complete an online questionnaire
This questionnaire will collect information about your child's health, including emotional and mental health, as well as household information.
Finger prick test
The study also requires a small blood sample from the child, using a finger prick test.
Ready to participate?
All parents and legal guardians with children in the selected schools and daycares are invited to have their children participate in the study.
> Find out if your school or daycare is on the pre-selected list.
We will collect information about your child twice, once this winter and again at the end of the school year.
COVID-19 and children:
Seroprevalence study (EnCORE)
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