Focus on Protecting Your Family from Coronavirus

Please [click here]( if you have problems viewing this message or if using a mobile device. Find Us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [HealthyChildren.org]( The only site and newsletter backed by 67,000 AAP pediatricians! [Prenatal]( [Baby]( [Toddler]( [Preschool]( [Gradeschool]( [Teen]( [Young Adult]( Focus on Protecting Your Family from Coronavirus March 2020 | Issue No. 195 [Winter Weather Tips]( [What You Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)]( There's a lot of news about the current outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and it can be overwhelming for parents and frightening to kids. Try to keep your kids informed, but not anxious, by stressing what they can do to help stay healthy like washing their hands often, coughing into a tissue or their sleeves, and getting enough sleep. Stay informed! [Read more here about the symptoms, who is at risk, how to protect your family, and how to talk to your children about this new virus.]( Hand Washing is a Powerful Antidote As early as possible, get your children into the habit of washing their hands often and thoroughly. All day long, kids are exposed to bacteria and viruses—when touching a playmate, sharing toys, or petting the cat. [Learn the steps for proper hand washing here.]( [Hotel Dangers that Put Baby's Safety at Risk]( Also In This Issue: [Germ Prevention Strategies]( [Cleaners, Sanitizers & Desinfectants]( [Reducing the Spread of Illness in Child Care]( [Teaching Kids Hand Wahing During COVID-19]( [VideoIcon(3)_1004728.png]( [When to Keep Your Child Home from Child Care]( [320_StPatricksSweepsBanner(2)_1004689.jpg]( Thank You to Our Sponsors: [Perrigo]( [AAP]( The AAP is the world's largest publisher of pediatric content. [HealthyChildren.org]( is the digital extension of the AAP mission to provide the most trustworthy health content to parents and caregivers at home, on the go, and from anywhere in the world. The information contained on this newsletter and on [HealthyChildren.org]( should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. © Copyright 2019 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. American Academy of Pediatrics | 345 Park Blvd. | Itasca, IL 60143, USA [Log Into Your Account]( | [Contact Us]( | [About Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Editorial Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143