What steps can parents and caretakers take to help prevent babies and children from getting H1N1 flu?
• Wash infants’ and children’s hands frequently with soap and water. This is especially important after contact with respiratory secretions or contaminated objects or materials. Teach children how to properly wash their hands. • Wash any items that have been in infants’ or children’s mouths thoroughly with soap and water. Don’t let infants or children share toys or other items that have been in their mouths. • Give infants and young children clean pacifiers and other items they may place in their mouths. Do not let other babies, children, or people of any age touch pacifiers (including the pacifier ring or handle) or other items before giving it to the infant or child. • Cover babies’ and children’s noses and mouths with disposable tissues when they cough or sneeze. Throw used tissues out in the trash immediately after they are used. Teach children how to cover their coughs and sneezes. • Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with sick people as much as possible. • Avoid touching your ey
