KEEP YOUR BABY HEALTHY & SAFE FROM COVID-19
- Shantay Davies-Balch
- Jan 22
- 1 min read
Get Vaccinated
If you are pregnant, you are more likely to get sick from COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of getting COVID-19 and can also reduce its spread
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a leading professional organization recommends that all pregnant people get vaccinated for COVID-19
When there is a rise in infections consider:
The birth of a new baby brings families together to celebrate.
Bringing visitors and extended family into close contact with your baby can increase the risk of getting COVID-19 and other illnesses. Ask all family members and friends who want to visit to be up-to-date on their vaccines
If anyone around your baby has been exposed to COVID recently, ask them to wear a high-quality mask
Ask your child care providers about the extra precautions they have in place to protect against the spread of COVID-19
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Do not put a mask or face shield on your baby:
Children younger than two should not wear masks or face shields.
Babies move frequently. Their movement may cause the plastic face shield or mask to block their nose and mouth, or cause strangulation.
Putting a face shield or mask on your baby could increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or could strangle or suffocate your baby.
