Criteria |
Child (6 to 59 months of age)* |
Weight-for-height increased to at least 2 standard deviations below WHO median reference values (ie, Z-score ≥-2)¶ |
-- OR -- |
MUAC ≥12.5 cm¶ |
No edema for at least 1 to 2 weeks |
Infections have been empirically treated and other conditions have been or are being addressed, including anemia, diarrhea, intestinal parasitic infections, malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV |
Full immunization program started |
Mother or caretaker |
Able and willing to look after the child |
Knows how to prepare appropriate foods and feed the child |
Knows how to give home treatment for diarrhea, fever, and acute respiratory infections and how to recognize the signs that mean she must seek medical assistance |
Health worker |
Able to ensure follow-up of the child and support for the mother |
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