Sagara Sareea areata Ree wd araeierar ea JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH EAE US GALA HE ATOT FATT, HT ALHTE FH SANT TCA HGS HT ETA) (An Institution of National Importance under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) SIG BAT / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, wae curdiaft 77g, FGENT / Dhanwantari Nagar, Puducherry 605006 Website: www jipmer.edu,in No.JIP/PRO/NEWS/014/2021-22 June 18, 2021 PRESS RELEASE Coron infection among children — Information for parents and public 1, The severity of Corona infection among children when compared to adults has been less so far and hence there is no need to panic. 2. Only when the adults in the family practice the following meticulously — wearing mask, hand hygiene, cial distancing and vaccination against Covid, we can prevent Corona infection among children in the family and protect them. Lactating mothers should also get vaccinated against Covid. 4, After delivery, even if the mother is Covid positive, baby and mother should not be separated, 5. All babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months irrespective of the Covid status. Corona virus is usually not transmitted through breastmilk, In contrast, the baby will receive antibodies against Corona virus through breastmilk. 6. The mother should wear a mask during breastfeeding. She should also keep her hands clean by frequently washing with soap and water or using sanitizer. 7. All children should receive the vaccines mentioned in the National Immunization schedule at the specified age. 8. It is not necessary for children below 5 years to wear masks. 9. Children infected with Corona may be asymptomatic. Some children can have fever, cough, cold or loose stools. 10, If a child infected with Corona virus does not have respiratory distress, he/she can be isolated at home. In case of res ratory distress, it is mandatory to seek medical advice and care, 11. It is important to ensure that the affected children are not dehydrated. These children can be given more fluids like rice gruel, tender coconut water, fruit juice in addition to nutritious diet.12. If the child has loose stools, home made or commercially available Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) can be given. 13, Oral Paracetamol is enough for managing fever in children, Administering unnecessary medicines without appropriate medical advice can be dangerous. 14, In ease the child also has other chronic problems like Asthma, Diabetes or Epilepsy, the concerned medications should be continued with medical advice. 15. Children should avoid stepping out of the house unnecessarily. They should not be taken to overcrowded places. 16, Due to Corona pandemic and home confinement, children are likely to experience psychological problems like stress or depression. 17. It is advisable to reduce daily screen time for children (watching TV, cellphone, computer etc.). Unnecessary media information which is like to cause fear and panic need not be shared with children. 18. It is important that the parents sit down and freely interact with the children during this pandemic. All their concerns should be addressed diligently. In case the children have psychological issues, appropriate counselling and medical care should be given. 19. To keep children active and happy, we can engage them in different games within the home. Their special talents should be identified and they should be encouraged to improve their skills in the areas of their choice. 20. All of us should cooperate with the Government so that we and our children are free of Corona soon. 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