Creating Safe Family-Friendly Spaces in Emergency Shelters

• 2022

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This CDC webpage provides guidance on creating safe feeding spaces for infants during emergencies. It emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition and feeding practices in crisis situations. The content covers topics such as preparing safe formula, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring comfort for infants. It also highlights the significance of breastfeeding and offers resources for supporting breastfeeding mothers during emergencies. Overall, the page serves as a valuable resource for caregivers and responders to safeguard infant nutrition and well-being in challenging circumstances.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Welfare; Disaster Planning; Safety; Family Health; Emergency Shelter

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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