<\/p>\n Fooddborne illness is a serious health issue, especially for babies and children. Infants and young children are particularly vulnerable to foodborne illness because their immune systems are not developed enough to fight off foodborne bacterial infections. In fact, 800,000 illnesses affect children under the age of 10<\/a> in the U.S. each year. Therefore, extra care should be taken when handling and preparing their food.<\/p>\n In childcare facilities, food safety is everyone’s responsibility, not just the food service staff. Remember that the teachers and other personnel often come in contact with the food served to the children and should be familiar with safe food handling practices.<\/p>\n Young children with developing immune systems cannot fight off infections. When feeding young children, avoid:<\/p>\n If you prepare food for children under the age of five you should always follow the four steps:<\/p>\n Prevention is key to keeping your baby safe from infections. However, food-handling mistakes can happen. If your baby experiences any<\/strong> of the following symptoms, he or she may have foodborne illness and may need to see a doctor:<\/p>\n In these cases, take your baby to a doctor or healthcare provider immediately. He or she can properly diagnose foodborne illness, have the specific bacteria identified if necessary, and prescribe the best treatment.<\/p>\n Children under the age of five are at an increased risk for foodborne illness and related health complications. Food safety for young children depends on the food safety behaviors of their parents and caregivers.<\/p>\n![\"child_health_food_safety_illness\"](\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/child_health_food_safety_illness_001_shutterstock_1177724560.jpg\")
\t\tChild Illness Rates<\/h3>\n
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FDA Infographic – Food Safety for Children<\/h3>\n
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\t\tFoods Young Children Should Avoid<\/h3>\n
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\t\tFollow Food Safety Steps<\/h3>\n
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\t\tFoodborne Illness: When to Call the Doctor<\/h3>\n
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\t\tSummary<\/h3>\n
Additional References<\/h3>\n
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