{"id":93,"date":"2021-05-18T05:47:58","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T05:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dranilsolanki.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2021-05-21T05:41:39","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T05:41:39","slug":"covid-19-in-children-important-faqs-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dranilsolanki.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/18\/covid-19-in-children-important-faqs-for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid 19 in Children, Important FAQs (For Parents)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the second wave more serious than the first wave of the previous year?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fever, which is more severe, is often due to (altered) changes. It spreads very fast and in a few days, we have seen the effects on the whole family.<\/li><li>We find that more children (0-18 years) in the state are affected, somewhat younger children are serious<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I treat Corona in my child?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No drugs, pills, injections to prevent corona in any person. Care should be taken only to take strict care of hand washing, proper mask, and social distance.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Do not participate in public activities, avoid social gatherings, and avoid group events.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This is the only way to prevent corona in the home when you are a child.&nbsp;&nbsp; Vaccination against the most high-risk to low-risk groups Will be taken.&nbsp;<\/li><li>According to available statistics, we assumed that children are currently in the lowest risk group for corona.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do we know if a child has a corona fever?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For sometimes even for doctors it is difficult to know the difference, that is why every fever in the early days should be considered a corona until the corona is diagnosed.<\/li><li>Caution must be exercised. . \/ Isolation must be followed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the common symptoms of corona infection in children?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mild cough, fever and body aches are common symptoms of corona. In the second wave. Other reported symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting are also present in children.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> When should a child&#8217;s corona be tested?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If a family member has been diagnosed with corona.<\/li><li>if the child has symptoms of the disease.<\/li><li>If fever persists for more than three days<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What exam should we take?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>RTPCR for Covid 19 establishes high sensitivity.<\/li><li>Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) is another option<\/li><li>RTPCR are now available at work centres.<\/li><li>Chest CT scan can be done only if your doctor recommends it,<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Various domestic conditions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Corona with mother and child: If the mother is very ill and not hospitalized, the child is with the mother. &nbsp;&nbsp;Continue breastfeeding<\/li><li>Mother\u2019s Corona test is Positive and Child is Negative: If there is no good option for the child<\/li><li>The mother can take care of the child.&nbsp; SMS methods should be adopted by mother- Sensitization, Mask, Social distance<\/li><li>Do not allow children with suspicious circumstances to leave their grandparents behind to the elderly.&nbsp; There is a high risk of serious disease unless the child&#8217;s corona condition is confirmed until then, the child should be left to his grandparents.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is it necessary for children to wear masks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wear masks should be worn by children over 2 years of age.<\/li><li>Children under 2 years of age are not required to wear the mask for safety reasons.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is children appears to be serious due to corona?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the second wave, children appear to be seriously ill.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>About 60%-70% of infected children have no symptoms. Approximately 1-2% of surviving children need ICU treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to take care of my Covid Positive Child?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is better to take a teleconsultation from your doctor instead of taking your child to the hospital.&nbsp; This activity will prevent the spread of the disease to others.<\/li><li>If the condition is serious, the child should be taken to a doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do I have to do household chores for my son?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If temperature and pulse oximeters are available at home then check and record every six hourly.<\/li><li>If fever is above 100 F give paracetamol 10-15 mg \/ per kg,<\/li><li>Give plenty of thin foods, Give soft food, Nutritious food support,<\/li><li>Keep clean,&nbsp; In order to increase overall health and disease healing, a person should give Vitamin C, Zinc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Azithromycin, doxycycline, HCQ work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There is no scientific evidence that when adults are in critical condition, some of these are used. &nbsp;Medicines have no role in home remedies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When do I consider my child illness serious?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The following five goals need to be examined:<\/li><li>Fever for more than four days or more than five days.<\/li><li>The child eats less, drink less milk.<\/li><li>The child becomes lethargic.<\/li><li>Respiratory rate is increasing.<\/li><li>Oxygen levels drop below 95% at home.<\/li><li>In such a situation, you should run for the care of your child.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can my child continue his \/ her usual steroid treatment \/ other treatment for acute illness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No need for changing most treatments for pre-existing diseases until your child has a serious illness.&nbsp; We have already mentioned that in such children, take precautionary care through SMS- Sanitization, Mask, Social Distance.&nbsp;<\/li><li>&nbsp;It is also important to take extra precautions at home to avoid contamination.<\/li><li>In case of contact with such a child, consult your doctor for appropriate advice on ongoing treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We heard about steroids, favipiravir, Remdesivir etc. When to use?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These medicines is used so far more common in critically ill patients and are more common in critically ill patients.<\/li><li>children with Covid positive have almost never been needed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If a mother is breastfeeding her baby, can she get the Covid vaccine?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pregnant and lactating women are not vaccinated as per the current guidelines.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the second wave more serious than the first wave of the previous year? 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