Women Infants & Children San Ysidro Health

WIC now offers a new choice for your baby's fruit and vegetable
benefits at WIC.
Is your baby six months old and ready for solid foods? You can
swap all or half of your baby’s jarred fruits and vegetables for fresh,
canned, or frozen fruits and vegetables. Choose the options that
work best for your family.
At your next appointment, talk to your WIC counselor about your
baby’s new food options. To learn more, visit MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.

More food options are here at WIC! Pick and choose more foods your
family enjoys.
Swap some of your WIC milk for other healthy options like tofu or
yogurt.
Need a different protein? You can swap your egg s for items like
peanut butter, canned or dry beans or tofu.
At your next appointment, ask your WIC counselor about the foods
you can swap. See all your new options at MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.

WIC has more plant-based milk options to choose from!
• New options include pea, oat milk blend or soy milk
• Look for plain, unflavored types
At your next appointment, talk to your WIC counselor about updating
your food benefits. Check the California WIC App or the new
Shopping Guide to see what your family can get.
See your new milk options at MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.

Your WIC food s are better, with choices that help you make even more
healthy meals for your family . Time to get creative in the kitchen!
Try this easy, healthy recipe with WIC approved foods:
Quick Tuna and Veggie Toast:
1. Toast 2 slices of whole wheat bread.
2. Mix a can of light tuna with a little plain yogurt and a squeeze of
lemon in a bowl.
3. Spread the tuna mix on the toast slices.
4. Top with sliced cucumber and arugula.
5. Add your seasoning of choice.
What new meal will you create with your new WIC foods? See your
new food options at MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.

4. World Immunization Week - April 24-30

World Immunization Week is April 24-30! 🩹This week, we celebrate the ways that vaccines can protect the health of both your family and community! ❤️

Immunizations are vital for protecting your child from diseases, and for training their immune system! 💪Timely vaccination is key—healthcare experts recommend a range of vaccines from 2-18 months. 💉Check out the American Academy of Pediatrics suggested timeline for immunizations https://publications.aap.org/redbook/resources/15585/AAP-Immunization-Schedule.

Want to learn more about protecting your child’s health? Visit www.signupwic.com to find a WIC agency near you and learn more about how to support your family’s health!

Exciting news for your WIC foods shopping! WIC is making it
easier to fill your cart with more foods your family enjoys.
What are your new food options ?
• More types of whole grains like English muffins, pita bread and
corn masa flour
• New yogurt flavors
• Canned fish which includes salmon and sardines
• Fresh herbs
Get ready to shop! Ask your WIC staff about the new WIC
Shopping Guide and check the California WIC App for the new foods.

WIC wants you to feel great about the food you bring home. That is
why WIC has added more healthy foods your family enjoys.
• You will have more food items to choose from.
• It is easier to find healthy choices that fit your family’s meals.
• Look for more whole grains, more flavors and larger food
package sizes.

Have questions? Ask about the new WIC foods at your next WIC
appointment.
See all your new options at MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.

New WIC foods are here —and there are tasty options for everyone to
enjoy!

WIC has add ed more choices to help you shop for the foods your
family knows and loves. Enjoy new whole grains, more yogurt flavors,
fresh herbs, canned fish and more.
These updates give your family more flexibility and more healthy
options at the store.
See your new choices at MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov