Anne Arundel County Department of Health issued the following announcement on May 16.
WIC participants should contact their local WIC office, and non-WIC participants should check for eligibility; do not dilute formula
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced resources available for Maryland families impacted by the national infant formula shortages.
Since the February recall of several infant formula products and current shortages, MDH has been working with partners to provide information and resources to families.
“MDH is working with federal, state, local, and community partners to ensure Maryland families with newborns and infants have the information they need regarding options during this national formula shortage and recent recalls,” said MDH Secretary Dennis R. Schrader. “We will continue to monitor all aspects of the formula shortage and encourage families to access the numerous resources available to stay up to date.”
The Maryland WIC Program has expanded allowable sizes, brands, and types of formula available with WIC electronic benefits, which are used to purchase infant formula in local retail stores. In addition, MDH is in contact with formula manufacturer Abbott Nutrition to monitor the supply and shipment of formula to Maryland.
"During this challenging time, we encourage families who are struggling to find baby formula to contact their child's primary health care provider,” said Maryland American Academy of Pediatrics President Dr. Debbie Badawi. “Your local pediatric health care providers can help you during this time. The Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has been working with pediatricians in Maryland to make sure they are aware of possible resources. We also remind families to never dilute your formula as this could make your baby very ill."
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Source: Anne Arundel County Department of Health
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