It is true that Covid-19, by and large, spares children. In the United States fewer cases of corona virus have been reported in children as compared to adults. Yet, there is evidence that some children do become very sick. According to a physician at Alexandria Doctors Office, “The concept that children do not get Covid-19 or are mildly affected is not necessarily true, though it is factual that fewer cases are detected and fatalities are much lower”. So is there something parents need to know? How do they decide if their child needs a test? Here are four main considerations to decide if a test is needed:
Parents must also understand that the risks while getting children tested are low. Healthcare services are now extremely careful as they follow Covid-19 protocols to a tee. What if the test results turn out to be positive? In such a situation the child needs to stay at home or in isolation. This helps in preventing the spread of the virus to other people. Whenever young children cough, sneeze, or speak loudly, they expel droplets that are virus-laden. They can have as much, if not more, the amount of virus in their throat and nasal passages as adults. The majority of children with Covid-19 may be asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic. Common symptoms are cough, fever, breathlessness, fatigue, muscle pain, and loss of smell or taste. If a child is identified as Covid-19 positive but is asymptomatic, he or she does not require any treatment except monitoring for the development of corona virus symptoms. Children with mild disease may display sore throat, cough, or discharge of thin nasal mucus fluid. These children can be managed with home isolation and symptomatic treatment. The good news is children with covid-19 inflammatory syndrome surmount most of their serious symptoms. But certain apprehensions still remain. Will children have long term issues like organ damage or other health problems? A physician at Arlington Doctors office is of the opinion that it is difficult to speculate. “We do not know which body systems would require care or become an issue one or three months later”. Here are a few guidelines for parents
Everyday infection prevention measures like proper hand hygiene, social distancing, and wearing of masks must continue.
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