Helping Children Wear Masks

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This one-page document describes ways to help children wear masks comfortably and safely. It gives tips for parents and caregivers, such as choosing the right mask size, making mask-wearing fun, and showing children how to put on and take off masks properly. It also suggests using positive encouragement and being patient as kids get used to wearing masks.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Families & Children

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

Keywords: Child; Health Education; Influenza, Human; Masks; Respiratory Protective Devices; Infection Control; Personal Protective Equipment; COVID-19

Institutions: National Emerging Pathogens Training & Education Center (NETEC)

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