OMICRON: The havoc of Coronavirus continues once again. This year the number of people infected with the Omicron variant of Corona is increasing. In such a situation, young children who are less than one year old may be at a higher risk of serious illness with Kovid-19 than older children due to their immune systems. At present, people are seeing mild symptoms of Omicron. But it is important to take special care of small children.
what the experts say
Dr. Jagdish Kathawate, Consultant Neonatologist, and Pediatrician, Motherhood Hospital Kharadi Pune have told about keeping babies safe.
1) During this time he has asked parents to keep a safe distance from their children. If they have symptoms like cough, sore throat, body aches, fever, and fatigue.
2) Proper ventilation is of paramount importance when it comes to protecting your child from covid infection. Pediatricians say, keep the child in a room that is properly ventilated.
3) Avoid going out with the child to a relative's house or neighborhood. Remember that Omicron is more transmissible. Therefore, you have to be careful.
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4) Expert says that any symptoms of cough, vomiting, and fever in your child should not be ignored at all and consult a doctor immediately.
5) If the child has slight symptoms, do not make the mistake of self-medicating. Because it can be risky for the baby.
6) There is no evidence regarding transmission of COVID-19 infection through breast milk. Hence, according to experts, COVID-positive mothers should consult a doctor before breastfeeding the baby.
Take special care of these tips
1) Wear a mask around children
2) Wash hands frequently
3) Get vaccinations and get the child vaccinated against the flu.
4) Avoid going to crowded places.
5) Avoid being around sick people.
