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Have questions about your pregnancy or becoming a parent? Help Me Grow can help! Follow the link below for more information: helpmegrow.ohio.gov

With the authorization of the #COVID19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, #OhioVax2School is open for 5-11 year olds! Your child could win one of 150 scholarships worth $10,000 each or one of 5 grand prize $100,000 scholarships. Enter today: ohiovax2school.com

The #COVID19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11. We know you have questions, and we have answers. The facts show that the vaccine is safe, effective, and has been rigorously tested. Find our FAQ document here: bit.ly/3nQYykC

This year, many trick-or-treaters will be unvaccinated or not yet fully vaccinated. Practicing prevention tips helps keep everyone safe: 🎃Get vaccinated, if eligible. 🎃Incorporate masking into costumes in a creative, safe way. 🎃Travel in small groups. 🎃Practice hand hygiene.

Today is World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day. 1 in 4 women will lose a baby during pregnancy, delivery, or infancy. Learn more: bit.ly/3vcMM7q

The 2021 Great Apple Crunch is scheduled for TODAY at noon. Grab your apple and join over 300,000 Ohio youth and adults in crunching to celebrate Ohio farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities. Learn more: cias.wisc.edu/applecrunch/

Only 31% of pregnant women have been fully vaccinated against #COVID19, and more than 125,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported in pregnant women in the U.S. It’s vitally important for your health, and the health of your baby, to choose to get vaccinated. #GetTheShot

#DYK? ODH offers free lead testing in drinking water at eligible child care facilities. Testing is currently offered to licensed child care facilities in Cuyahoga & Hamilton counties. If lead is identified, leaded fixtures will be replaced at no cost! bit.ly/3mHtdjR

Ohioans 12-25! Get your COVID-19 shot and get a shot at one of five $100,000 scholarships or one of 150 $10,000 scholarships to use at any Ohio college, university, trade/technical school, or career program! Registration is now open: OhioVax2School.com #OhioVax2School

The 2021 Great Apple Crunch is scheduled for noon on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Join over 300,000 Ohio youth and adults in crunching to celebrate Ohio farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities. Learn more: cias.wisc.edu/applecrunch/

Did you know: Nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly. In the state of Ohio, the average misuse rate is 60%. Find and schedule a car seat check to make sure your child is in the right seat for their age and size. bit.ly/3APLGQt

As your children grow, their needs change. They’ll need bigger clothes, more school supplies, and, potentially, a new type of car seat. Visit NHTSA.gov/carseat to enter their age and size, and make sure they’re in the right seat.

Parents have a long list of things they do out of love for their children and making sure they are safe while driving in a vehicle should be a top priority. Know for sure that your child is buckled in safely and correctly — every trip, every time. nhtsa.gov/therightseat

Reminder: September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month. Get involved by registering for the Ohio FASD 5th Annual Forum on September 17: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#Newbornscreening is an essential #publichealth service that screens babies for serious but treatable medical conditions. Learn more here: expectinghealth.info/31HA41Z #2021NBS

Need a crib? Find a Cribs for Kids provider who can help here and see if you qualify for a free crib: odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connec…

Today is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day. If you become pregnant, stop drinking alcohol. Every day matters. The sooner you stop drinking, the better for your baby. 1.usa.gov/Q7BNal #FASDMonth

Black babies in Ohio die at 2.6x the rate of their white counterparts. The goal of the Ohio Equity Institute: Working to Achieve Equity in Birth Outcomes is to address causes of the inequalities to address racial disparities. Visit below to learn more: odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov…

September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Are you interested in learning more about how to prevent sleep-related infant deaths? Access this interactive e-handout from home and use it to teach friends and family members about safe sleep: bit.ly/3D0jMmL

Moms Quit for Two is a smoking cessation program for pregnant moms. The goal is to reduce the burden of tobacco on our society and decrease the number of women who smoke during and after pregnancy. Find Moms Quit for Two providers here: odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov….

Have you heard of the ring of fun? The ring of run activity card collection highlights classroom ideas to include physical activities, health snacks, and family engagement. Learn more: columbus.gov/publichealth/p…