Wearing mask for 2 year old kid

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My son is now 2 years old. Can he wear a mask now whenever we go out. Is mask recommended for 2 yrs baby...if not at what age we should be using for them. If yes. How long can they wear ??

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Dr. Brindha. V

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Erode

The present recommendation for children to wear a mask is above the age of 5 in India and also only under the supervision of parents. My personal advise is better not to take the baby to all the places

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Dr. Shafqat Sayeed Pediatrician 23 yrs exp Kolkata Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shafqat Sayeed

Pediatrician 23 yrs exp Kolkata

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https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-children-and-masks-related-to-covid-19 please read this instructions from WHO. It answers your questions.