Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

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This webpage provides resources about how to feed infants and young children during emergencies. It describes the importance of breastfeeding, which is safest in disasters because it protects babies from diseases. Formula feeding can be risky if there’s no clean water or power. Parents may struggle to clean feeding items without these resources. It suggests including infant and child feeding plans in emergency preparations, responses, and recovery efforts. It also highlights guidelines recommending exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and continued breastfeeding with solid foods up to 2 years or longer for health benefits for both mother and baby.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

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

Keywords: Bottle Feeding; Breast Feeding; Child Nutrition Disorders; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Feeding Methods; Infant, Newborn; Mothers; Natural Disasters; Emergency Responders

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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