In general, children aged 5 years and under do not need to wear masks.
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有发育障碍的儿童应戴口罩吗？
My child has disabilities.
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不应强制要求任何有发育障碍、残疾或其他特定健康问题的儿童佩戴口罩。
Children with cognitive or respiratory impairments, developmental disorders, disabilities or other specific health conditions who experience difficulties wearing a mask should not be required to do so.
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应由儿童的父母、监护人、教育工作者和/或医务人员根据具体情况进行评估。
The individual decision for a child to wear a mask should be discussed in consultation with the child's medical provider where possible.
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在任何情况下，都不应要求有严重认知或难以接受口罩并有呼吸障碍的儿童戴口罩。
A safe environment should be created for children who are not able to tolerate a mask, including requirements for caregivers, teachers or other adults interacting with the child to wear a mask and to be vaccinated against COVID-19 according to national vaccination policies
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有健康问题或免疫系统受损的儿童是否应戴口罩？
My child has a medical condition that compromises their immune system.
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有纤维囊肿或癌症等基础性健康问题的儿童应按医嘱佩戴 医用口罩 。
The use of a medical mask is recommended for children with a higher risk of severe complications from COVID-19.
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医用口罩为戴口罩的人提供保护，并防止传染他人。
This includes children with underlying noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiac disease, chronic lung disease, chronic kidney disease, immunosuppression, HIV, obesity, mental disorders and cancer.