"Many countries have already prioritized pregnant women for 💉 vaccines. It’s critical that health workers talk to expectant mothers about the importance of getting vaccinated to protect them – and their babies – from this 🦠 virus" @DirOPSPAHO #COVID19 https://t.co/MJ0QJ8R606
322 million people will develop permanent hearing loss by 2050 in the Region of the Americas 🌎. Could you be one of them?
Protect your ears 👂
Reduce your exposure to loud sounds.
Listen with care ➡️ paho.org/en/topics/hear…
🇩🇴 Carmen believes that the arrival of a newborn is an opportunity to give and receive love.
DYK Birth defects 👶🏽🤱 are a leading cause of neonatal and infant death in Latin America and the Caribbean, second only to prematurity
🌎 We are asking countries to develop surveillance and monitoring programs for anomalies
ℹ️ +INFO at: paho.org/en/news/3-3-20…
Feeding of premature babies 🤱 should begin as early as possible with colostrum and human milk.
Learn more about newborn care 👉 bit.ly/34f92nC
A lack of access to timely care 🩺 and disruptions to prenatal services are to blame for an increase in maternal mortality in the Americas during the pandemic, with 1️⃣ in 3️⃣ pregnant women unable to access timely critical care. #COVID19
paho.org/en/news/2-3-20…
The new WHO standard highlights 6️⃣ recommendations for implementation to ensure that venues and events limit the risk of hearing 👂 loss to their patrons while preserving high-quality sound and an enjoyable listening experience. #safelistening
paho.org/en/news/2-3-20…
🌎 Let’s not forget that women must be part of the pandemic recovery and beyond.
Across the Americas, women make up only 30% of the experts shaping national COVID strategies, yet over 70% of our frontline healthcare workers are women.
🌎 We must ensure our health workers 👩🏽⚕️👨🏾⚕️ are vaccinated, so that those on the frontlines are protected.
Every woman of reproductive age, including those that are already pregnant, or who are breastfeeding should have access to vaccines 🩹
🌎 We must prioritize women to ensure they are shielded from the worst of the pandemic 🦠
We need programs that address the most vulnerable groups, such as minority women, who are too often left behind.
