How can children be protected until they are vaccinated?
We are currently awaiting the results of clinical trials on children. And we hope to get results soon. Meanwhile, adults in the family have a responsibility to protect children from corona virus infection. Because they can be a carrier of infection in children. Second, all children over the age of 2 are required to wear a mask. Can avoid group sports. Children should eat a variety of nutritious foods to maintain immunity.
What are the early symptoms of covid, which parents should take note of?
Most children have mild fever, cough, nausea, thin stools, irritation, sore throat, body aches and fatigue. These are normal symptoms of any seasonal flu. The family doctor or pediatrician uses paracetamol or other common medicines to solve all these problems.
We recommend that parents maintain a general symptom chart at home that you can share with your physicians. And you are personally advised to take a day off from work and take care of the kids at home.
What is Black Fungus? Could it be children?
Back Fungus or Mucormycosis Infection is a rare fungal infection. The fungus usually cannot infect a healthy person with an immune system. People with weakened immune systems can be infected. That is why they are called opportunistic microorganisms. Children with covidosis are less likely to be infected than adults. However, we should be careful when monitoring children while in the ICU.
Since the virus is airborne, shouldn't children be allowed out of the house?
According to the new guidelines, droplets can spread the infection up to 10 meters, so it is recommended that children not be allowed to play on the common playground. Leaving home must be avoided. Wearing a mask is mandatory. Children over the age of 2 should wear masks in public places and outside the home. In addition to the mask, a distance of 6 feet must be maintained.
If someone in the family (with whom the child is) has coronary symptoms or covid positive report, the child should wear a mask at home.
When will the vaccine for children be available? Do they have to take two doses?
Vaccines for 12-year-olds are expected to be available by September 2021; After that, it will take another six to eight months for children under 12 to be vaccinated. They must take two doses.
It is known that children will be most affected in the third wave of Corona. Why?
There is no evidence yet that the Kovid 19 virus can be fatal to children. The first wave has a greater impact on the elderly and the second wave on adults, so many in this group have developed immunity. In addition, they have received the benefit of vaccination. Which is not available to those under 18 years of age. So there is a risk of them becoming infected. Since this section is about 40 percent of the total population of the country, it is likely to spread among children when the third wave arrives.
If a child is already infected and healthy, how long will the immunity last?
Immunity after a covid infection can last from six months to decades. However, the exact duration of this protection is not yet known.
What kind of food can help boost a baby's immune system?
A balanced, nutritious, iron and protein rich diet, multivitamins and other micronutrients can help boost immunity. Good sleep and a balanced lifestyle, including physical activity and play, are expected to play a role in boosting immunity.
Dr. replied. Dr. Samir Hasan Dalwai, National Joint Secretary, Indian Academy of Pediatrics and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, New Horizon Child Development Center, Mumbai. Dr Ganesh Kulkarni, Senior Pediatrician, former member of the National Executive Board of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and Director of Sanjivani Children's Hospital, Aurangabad.
