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WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children -- and it's here to help pregnant women, mothers, infants and young children stay healthy and eat right during times of important growth.
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Nutrition - VDHLiveWell
March is National Nutrition Month. Learn these fun facts about Fruits and Vegetables!
Environmental Health
Keep your kids healthy and food safe with these four easy steps: 💧 Clean ↔️ Separate 🌡️Cook ❄️ Chill Remember to practice good handwashing techniques with your child to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses and COVID-19.
Children are the most common pedestrian group. They are also the most at risk for pedestrian-related injury and death. Teach your kids these 11 tips for pedestrian safety this school year.
Breastfeeding – Virginia Department of Health
Your right to breastfeed is protected by Virginia law. Breastfeeding is best for both you and your baby.
Environmental Health
Some foods have a higher risk for foodborne illness for children under age five. Try to avoid: 🍖🍳 Raw or undercooked foods (meat, poultry, eggs) 🥛 Unpasteurized milk or juice 🐟 Raw or undercooked oysters and seafood
Environmental Health
Not every food can be stored the same. To prevent foodborne illnesses, it’s important to know when to keep it and when to can it. 🚮 #foodsafety #childrenshealth #childhealth #mch #baby #toddlerlife
Environmental Health
October is Children’s Health Month! Compared with other age groups, children under age 5 have the largest variety of foodborne infections. #childrenshealth #mch #foodsafety
National Birth Defects Prevention Network
It’s Folic Acid Awareness Week! Check out these fast facts to learn more about the benefits of folic acid.
Folic Acid
Folic acid can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine.
Child Passenger Safety - Child Passenger Safety
So, you’ve bought a new car seat. Now what? Learn these three basic tips to make sure your child rides safely.
safesleepva.com
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is the leading cause of death for babies 1 month old until 1 year old in Virginia and nationwide. Almost all of these deaths occur while the baby is sleeping.
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Do you know a CACFP Provider who deserves some recognition? Download the Certificate of Awesomeness and let them know! Get it here: https://bit.ly/2XsSdh0 @NationalCACFP #CACFP #Nutrition #HealthyFood #PublicHealth #EatHealthy #FoodforAll #VACACFP #CACFPWeek #QualityChildCare #Certificate #DickensonVA
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Pledge to eat healthy! Take a picture holding this pledge and share on social media with tag @NationalCACFP Learn more about the Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) here: https://bit.ly/2NyaBRa #CACFP #Nutrition #HealthyFood #PublicHealth #EatHealthy #FoodforAll #CACFPPledge #VACACFP #CACFPWeek #QualityChildCare #RussellVA
Eating healthy is a family affair. Learn more about National CACFP Week here: https://bit.ly/2qTeELS #Nutrition #EatHealthy #VACACFP #CACFPWeek #QualityChildCare #FamilyMealPlanning #HealthyTips #HealthyVA #LeeCoVA