Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

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This CDC toolkit outlines emergency preparedness guidelines for infant and young child feeding (IYCF) during crises. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring continued access to safe and nutritious foods for infants and young children, highlighting key practices like exclusive breastfeeding, proper formula preparation, and safe storage of breast milk. The document also addresses strategies for supporting breastfeeding mothers in emergencies, such as establishing lactation support services and providing breastfeeding-friendly environments. Overall, it provides comprehensive guidance for healthcare providers, emergency responders, and caregivers to safeguard the nutritional needs of infants and young children during emergencies.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

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

Keywords: Breast Feeding; Emergency Medical Services; Feeding Methods; Emergency Nursing; Emergency Responders

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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