In the past 1 year of "COVID-19", is the risk increased?
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In the past 1 year of "COVID-19", is the risk increased?
About 13 slotxo percent of all children were found to have COVID-19-causing SARS-CoV-2 infection. But most have mild symptoms or no symptoms.
Children with obesity Have diabetes, asthma, congenital heart disease Metabolic genetic disease Or neurological conditions There is a chance of serious complications.
Even during the COVID-19 outbreak, children should be taken for medical examinations and scheduled vaccinations. Especially children under the age of 2 years by choosing to receive services in hospitals that separate sick children and non-sick children. Not to mix clearly
There may be a lot of news of children infected with SARS-CoV-2 this time. Many parents worry about taking care of their children. How not to be at risk or contracted with COVID-19 Or if the matter is serious to the point that If the child has already been infected Will there be any severe symptoms? Or what to do next Infectious disease specialists have some recommendations for parents:
Children's COVID-19 infection rates
In the past 1 year of the COVID-19 outbreak, approximately 13 percent of all cases of SARS-CoV-2-infected children have been reported to cause COVID-19. But most of them will have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. It is rare that children are already infected with severe symptoms and require treatment in the intensive care unit or using a ventilator. However Children are also prone to severe symptoms or serious complications. If that child patient is obese Have diabetes, asthma, congenital heart disease Metabolic genetic disease Or neurological disorders
In young children under the age of 1, if infected with COVID-19. Will have more symptoms than older children This is because the immune system is not well developed and the airways are small. To speak more clearly, it is Look like a child with the flu Which will have problems of the respiratory system Children who are vaccinated against a severe bacterial infection will only protect against those that are vaccinated against.
How can a child become infected with COVID-19?
Just like adults, the environment in which children can become infected with SARS-CoV-2 is close proximity to a sick or infected person. Being in a crowded area Meeting people without disease prevention Do not wear a mask Does not cleanse the body Not keeping a distance People close to infected people with and without symptoms It can become infected if proper and adequate prophylaxis is not prevented. No, even parents may be infected from sick children.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) have recommended guidelines for families with young children to prevent transmission of the COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 virus. From an infected child to another person:
Always care and wash your hands (Keep your Hands Clean)
Teach children to wash their hands properly according to the 7-step standard.
Wash your hands often Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser with an alcohol concentration of at least 70%.
Conduct yourself in a hygienic manner Coughing / sneezing. Mouth and nose must be covered with elbows. Or use toilet paper off Then taken to and disposed of in a suitable place And wash your hands again to clean
Avoid touching your hands around your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Have children wash their hands with soap and water as soon as they return to the house. After using the toilet And before eating Including parents must take care of cleanliness before preparing food.
Spacing (Practice Social Distancing)
Avoid being in close contact with other people in the home. Both children and members of the house
Keep a distance of 6 feet or 1 meter with other people who are not in the home.
If there are other children coming to the house Should children play outside the house. And spaced 6 feet apart
Avoid activities that share toys or equipment, such as a soccer ball, basketball, etc.
Clean and Disinfected your Home
Use soap and clean water. Or alcohol with a concentration of alcohol at least 70% or a disinfectant solution such as a white detergent containing Sodium Hypochlorite by mixing with water in the correct ratio. Wipe clean the following areas.
Daily sharing surfaces and frequently exposed areas such as tablecloths, doorknobs, door handles, chairs, light switches, remote controls, appliances, windows, tables, toilets, sinks, etc.
Areas that are easily soiled such as changing tables, dining tables
Surfaces that are frequently touched by children, such as the edge of a bed, a table for placing toys Or various toys Especially the kind of children's toys that children may be able to put in their mouths. To clean it using soap and clean water. And be careful not to have soap residue left
Where necessary care for a child infected with COVID-19 Have parents always wash their hands after handling objects |
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