Mysuru: Ghee and multivitamin supplements that are enriched with calcium and zinc will be given to 1.44 lakh children in the age group of 6 months to 6 years registered with ADDITIONS in Mysore to ensure they remain immune in front of the third wave of Covid-19 infection possible.
Child authorities seek assistance in the district government in providing supplements and ghees under the company’s social responsibility funds.
With fear of increasing that children tend to be hit by the third wave of pandemics, the state government attracts all stops will increase their immunity to Covid and other diseases.
Pregnant women, nursing mothers and Tween girls will also stay focused during a pandemic.
CM Basilvaraj Bommai on Monday announced that adequate precautions will be taken to protect children from viruses.
“We have increased infrastructure from beds, medicines and ventilators to overcome emergencies.
Along with this, steps are taken to increase immunity through food and supplements,” he said.
Deputy Commissioner, Health, Women’s Welfare Officer and the welfare of the child concerned has been directed to conduct health camps for children in all PHCs and at school.
Deputy Director of Women and Child Welfare Department Geethalakshmi told TII, “Ghee Supplements and Multivitamins who are enriched with zinc and calcium are recommended by pediatrics to increase children’s immunity of viral infections including Covid.
The proposal for this effect has been sent to the district administration.” Recommendations It is besides foods such as eggs, pulses and milk powder provided by the government.
The district has identified children who are very malnourished and their health is being monitored.
“We have 146 very malnourished and 7,194 uninhabited children.
Their parents and guardians are interesting for a nutritious and fresh diet during pandemic.
Their health is often monitored and the steps are being taken to make it strong,” Geethalakshmi said.
10 children with many comorbidities as 10 very poor children have comorbidity.
These children have problems related to the heart, heart and kidneys and some of them have innate health problems.
They were given extra care, explaining Geethalakshmi.
1.44L Angeranawadi Workers are in terms of knowing CM orders.
Overall, 1,44,973 children were registered with 2,872 Angganwadis in all districts.
Apart from children, 18,796 pregnant women and 16,598 nursing mothers are also being monitored by the department.
Health officials said nearly 20,000 children under the age of 18 were infected and had recovered from Covid.
The number of deaths from infection is only more than a dozen.