February's curated content for WIC professionals

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Celebrate WIC 50th with Fun Facts About WIC

We're celebrating the 50th Anniversary of WIC by sharing 5 fun facts about the program each month from February through November.

Bookmark this page and come back each month for a total of 50 fun facts in 2024! 

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Vaccination Education

You can now find all WIC Works vaccination and immunization-related pages in one place! Review immunization education materials, resources for parents and parents-to-be, and more.

Infant Formula
Preparation and Storage

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has new resources for preparing and storing infant formula.

Planning for Your Delivery

Encourage participants to plan for their delivery and set themselves up for breastfeeding success. You can also provide information on what they can expect when breastfeeding at the hospital by sharing Delivery Room 101.

Alcohol Use and Its Impact
on Women's Health

Did you know that 1 in 10 pregnant women report alcohol use during pregnancy? There is no safe amount of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Find resources about alcohol use and its effects on both mother and baby via the link below.

Monthly Look Ahead

National Nutrition Month®

March 2024 March is National Nutrition Month® (NNM) and a great time to share recipes and educate participants on the importance of meeting their nutritional needs, and their child's. Learn more and find shareable resources at the link below.

In Case You Missed It

Strengthening Access to Baby Formula for WIC Participants

The Implementation of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and Related Provisions rule strengthens WIC’s ability to address certain disasters, emergencies and supply chain disruptions, particularly those impacting infant formula. Everyone, including WIC participants, can leave comments on the rule now through February 12, 2024!