COVID
How to keep children healthy during COVID 19 Pandemic
Teach and reinforce everyday preventive actions
- Wash hands
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, and encourage your child to do the same. Read more and watch a video on how to wash hands correctly.
- Wear a mask
(If 2 years of age or older)
- Avoid close contact
Social Distance at least 6 feet
- Bring your child for their healthcare visits
Routine well-child visits and vaccine visits are essential, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Prepare for your child’s healthcare visits
- Call your child’s healthcare provider to ask about any upcoming appointments or to ask when your child’s vaccinations are due.
Notify your child’s healthcare provider before your visit if you or your child have any symptoms of COVID-19.
- Get a flu vaccine by the end of October
- Help your child stay active
- Regular physical activity can improve your child’s physical and mental health.
- Help your child stay socially connected
- Reach out to friends and family via phone or video chats.
How to keep children healthy during the COVID 19 pandemic
Teach and reinforce daily preventive actions.
• Handwashing
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and encourage your child to do the same. Read more and watch a video on how to properly wash your hands.
• Wear a mask
(If you are 2 years of age or older)
• Avoid close contact
Social distance of at least 6 feet
• Bring your child to your health care visits.
Well-child visits and immunization visits are essential, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Prepare for your child’s health care visits
• Call your child’s healthcare provider to ask about upcoming appointments or to ask when they should get vaccinated.
Notify your child’s healthcare provider prior to your visit if you or your child have any symptoms of COVID-19.
• Get a flu shot in late October
• Help your child stay active
• Regular physical activity can improve your child’s physical and mental health.
• Help your child stay socially connected
• Communicate with friends and family through phone or video conversations.
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