What are the recommendations for sick mothers taking care of their infants?
Practicing good hand hygiene and cough etiquette is critical, especially for sick women who do not have anyone to help with infant care while they are ill. Women with flu-like illness are recommended to use facemasks when providing infant care and feedings. Parents and caretakers should: • Practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette at all times • Keep the infant away from persons who are ill and out of crowded areas. • Limit sharing of toys and other items that have been in infants’ mouths. Wash thoroughly with soap and water any items that have been in infants’ mouths.
