During holidays, we all look forward to being together with loved ones. Many of us have to travel considerable distances to see them. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, we also need to protect ourselves and our families, especially children under age 5 who aren’t yet able to be vaccinated against the virus.
What’s the safest way to celebrate?
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Make sure everyone in your family eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine gets vaccinated. It is our best protection against the virus.
If you have a child under age 5 or a family member who cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19, continue taking precautions to protect them from exposure to the virus during the holidays.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these guidelines and considerations .
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Make It Special!
Not seeing grandparents and other loved ones in person during holidays can be hard. Be creative in building them into your family’s celebrations:
- Cook and eat the holiday meal together virtually using FaceTime, Zoom, etc. Save a place at your table for a laptop, tablet or smartphone and video chat with relatives and friends while you eat.
- Open gifts together via video chat.
- Set aside time for calling family or friends who are not with you.
- Whip up a favorite recipe or wrap gifts and leave them at the doorstep of nearby relatives or friends. Bring needed meal supplies and gifts to your local food bank or charitable organization.
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Disclaimer: This page is not intended to provide medical advice about your child. Always seek the advice of a physician, qualified healthcare provider or child-development specialist with any questions you have about your child's health, medical condition or development. Never disregard, avoid or delay contacting a doctor or other qualified professional because of something you read here.
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