Although different families have different approaches to staying safe during this pandemic, there are important things to keep in mind as you decide what is best for your family.

– COVID spreads through droplets and aerosol particles in the air. Wearing masks when indoors helps to prevent this from happening.

– Maintaining physical distance from others prevents spreading the virus.

– Getting vaccinated and boosted reduces the chance you will be infected and protects you against severe illness.

– Getting vaccinated helps protect those who cannot be vaccinated.

– Staying home and maintaining distance from family when sick can help prevent the virus from spreading.

SOURCE: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid19-safety-tips-for-families (Johns Hopkins)

Updated 12/12/2021