Infant and Young Child Feeding Recommendations When COVID-19 is Suspected or Confirmed
Date of Publication
2020Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) counselling in the context of COVID-19 remains a critical nutrition intervention for the protection and support of pregnant women, caregivers, and their young children.
WHO and UNICEF advise caregivers and families with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to continue the recommended IYCF practices with the necessary hygiene precautions. It is therefore vital to ensure that communities and families around the world adopt these recommendations to help prevent the spread of the virus and care for those who are infected.
The materials on this page include:
- Recommended Practices Booklet
- Counseling Card Package
- Cover Card
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Last Updated
May 1, 2020
