- Get them vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine, when available to them.
- Teach children about COVID-19 health and safety measures to help stop the spread.
- Avoid people who are sick (coughing and sneezing).
- Stay home when sick, except to get testing or medical care.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if visibly dirty.
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces frequently in common areas (like tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles, desks, toilets, and sinks).
It’s important to teach children and teens how to practice social distancing, especially for those who are not eligible to be vaccinated. The key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 is to limit contact as much as possible. For infants, the best way is to limit exposure and avoid unnecessary public contact. Infants as young as 6 months old can begin their COVID-19 vaccine series. Vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19.
To keep your baby healthy, when going out:
- Keep the outing short and always follow the 6 feet distancing rule.
- Cover the infant carrier (not your baby) with a light blanket. This will help protect your baby, but still gives them the ability to breathe comfortably. Do not leave the blanket on the carrier in the car or at any time when your baby and carrier are not in your direct view. Check on your baby often.
- Do not put a cloth face covering on your baby, or any child under the age of 2.
- Never leave children alone in the car. The temperature in your car can become deadly in a short time.
- Wash hands (and any children’s hands) as soon as you return home.
The U.S. currently has three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for children under the age of 18. Visit the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Immunization Schedule to find out what is best for your child.
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Source:
CDC: About COVID-19