Parents don’t panic, be alert: How to take care of newborns and young children with Omicron? Know the opinion of experts

Amidst the ever-increasing cases of corona, the concern of the parents of newborns and young children has increased. While booster doses are being administered to adults all over the world, these children are falling prey to this virus due to lack of vaccine. In countries like America, even such children are being admitted to the hospital. In such a situation, it is very important to know how to protect children from this disease and how to take care of them when they have symptoms.

Talking to The Quint, Dr. Maninder Singh Dhaliwal said that in 80% of cases, the initial symptoms of Omicron are cold and cough. Apart from these, 10% experience tremors and 10% experience vomiting, diarrhea and nausea.

On the other hand, if we talk about children, then these symptoms of Omicron are being seen in them.

According to doctors, other symptoms can be found in newborns besides these. like..

Can Omicron cause children to become seriously ill?

Dr. Dhaliwal says that apart from these common symptoms, the problem of seizures has also been seen in children up to 6 months, which can prove to be fatal. If this happens, see a doctor immediately. If the fever rises above 102F, give children a sponge bath with normal water. Do not forget to use cold water for sponge bath in the winter season.

In addition, if children have fever for more than 3 days in a row, contact the doctor immediately. Take the child to the doctor immediately even if there is excessive cough, vomiting, difficulty in breathing, lethargy, dehydration and decreased urination. To measure oxygen level in children up to the age of 2 years, place a pulse oximeter on their toe.

Mothers take care of yourself

Children who drink milk do not have corona, so it is very important for mothers to take care of themselves. Strictly follow the covid protocol during the third wave of corona. According to Dr. Sanjay Wazir, if a mother is corona positive, then she must wear a well fitting medical grade mask even while feeding. Also, the child should be taken to the mother only when she is hungry. The rest of the time someone else should take care of it. Do not take any medicine on your own when you are very sick. Take any treatment only on the advice of the doctor.

How to take care of children suffering from corona?

According to doctors, if your child does not have any symptoms of corona, then he does not need treatment. You follow the Kovid protocol by isolating the child for 7 days. But if the child has symptoms of corona, then these tips can be followed.