3 years, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) When to wear a mask, depending on whether you are indoors or outdoors and whether you have been vaccinated. But no matter how careful you are, if you’re a parent, there’s one major factor that can make you more likely to get sick. That is, your child is currently in school.
A number of factors, including wildfire smoke that can affect the immune system and weakened immunity from vaccinations, have contributed to an increase in the number of infected people this summer. Ventilation and vaccination remain key tools to combat the spread of infection, as do good masks. Her children over the age of 2 who have not been vaccinated must wear a mask in public. If your kids are back in school or planning a trip this fall, you’ll need to update your mask stash.
I have 6 and 8 year olds in elementary school and I still wear a mask when sniffing or traveling.of CDC still keeps notes N95 masks offer the best protection. However, these masks have not been tested for widespread use on small children. As we mentioned in our guide to the best face masks for adults, the ideal mask is one that fits well and can be worn by children.
If you’re looking for ideas for keeping your little ones (or not-so-little) entertained while they’re sick or in quarantine, check out our guide to entertaining preschoolers during quarantine and our virtual workspace for kids. See how to set it up.
September 2023 Update: Added latest coronavirus pandemic information, updated info on some masks, removed old cloth mask picks, updated links and prices.
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