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- 2. COVID times By now, we know Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. While the situation is swiftly evolving, and experts are learning more daily, concerns about the younger population may still be weighing on parents’ minds. The disease seems to be more severe in older adults and those with underlying health problems and there are fewer hospitalizations in children compared with adults.Still, parents want to be informed and take precautions where possible. Below are answers to questions parents might have about COVID-19 and how it affects children. APOLLO HOSPITALS MUMBAI
- 3. What preventative measures should parents practice with their kids? Kids like to touch their face. Your nose, mouth, and eyes are all portals of entry for viruses into your body.” Frequent hand washing, especially with toddlers and kids who are in daycare, is important. Keep kids away from people who are sick, especially if they have respiratory symptoms. For COVID-19, one of the most important things for containment is to isolate people who have the virus. And this is especially true for keeping sick kids away from elderly and people with underlying medical conditions. If you have a child with a respiratory illness who has frequent contact with elderly grandparents or caregivers, try to separate them until the child is feeling better — kids can be reservoirs for respiratory illness. This is important as older people and those with underlying diseases are at risk for more severe illness. APOLLO HOSPITALS MUMBAI
- 4. Are there additional protective measures for children with chronic pulmonary or respiratory illness, like cystic fibrosis? Based on the CDC’s guidance for people who are at higher risk, it's recommended that people with chronic respiratory illness and those who are immunocompromised not attend any large gathering and stay home as much as possible. When in public, the six feet rule of social distancing is another way to avoid getting sick. If your child has an underlying health problem and has symptoms worrisome for COVID-19, please call your provider for additional recommendations. For reasons that nobody fully understands, COVID-19 does not appear to cause severe disease in previously healthy children APOLLO HOSPITALS MUMBAI
- 5. When should a parent call the doctor? The virus appears to be mild in children, and there are no available therapies today. Care for the infection is directed toward the symptoms: Tylenol, ibuprofen, and hydration with fluids, like chicken soup. ”Providers urge families to avoid the emergency room unless their child genuinely requires emergency care. Testing is still not widely available for COVID-19; coming to the hospital just to get tested is not recommended. This will also help keep emergency services available for the children who really need them and protect children who are most at-risk. Testing availability may increase and YNHH.org has the most updated information on testing availability. Start with your regular pediatrician or PCP and only bring your child to the emergency room if they require emergency care. APOLLO HOSPITALS MUMBAI