Guwahati: Health experts have warned parents about the isolation of children’s homes by consulting with a child specialist in the third wave of Coronavirus which affects children.
Health experts say the decision to isolate the house of covid positive children must be taken in consultation with a child specialist.
The first and second covid pandemic waves greatly affect the population of adults, but the younger late has been infected.
“Now with the increasing second wave in this country, the third wave is expected to begin in September or October this year.
It could be that children less than 18 years old may be more affected.
After saying it, Covid infection in the pediatric age group is usually mild with the possibility That two to three percent of affected children will need intensive care, “said Dr.
Dolly Kalita, a child specialist at the city hospital.
Instead of lowering the guards as parents or as members of the community, he said people need to prepare themselves for “upcoming third waves” without panic, in a scientific and rational way.
“All children over three years must be taught to wear masks correctly.
Parents and other family members must also do the same.
Children must be taught hands and proper hand sanitization procedures.
They must also be taught to avoid touching the face They, “Kalita said.
While nutritious diets, balanced with adequate seasonal fruits and vegetables can make children suitable, Covid vaccination from all family adult members has been suggested by doctors.
However, vaccinated adults can still be a carrier of the virus.
“Parents also need to be aware of the danger signs they have to observe and monitors in their children during the period of home isolation.
These signs include high fever which lasts exceeding four to five days, a decrease in oral intake by children who cause dehydration and Decreasing urine output, lethargic, breathing difficulties or decreased oxygen saturation as measured by oximeter pulse, “he said, advising it at home.
Isolation, parents must strictly follow the advice, including the right hydration, nutritious food intake, isolation from siblings and elderly people in the family.
According to the doctors, the most effective way to prevent Covid infection is to follow the appropriate behavior of Covid — Avoid crowded places, close to people with alleged symptoms or limited places with poor ventilation.
Mahendra Mohan Choudhury’s Hospital Additional Inspector Dr.
Anupal Sarma said the lack of a shield vaccine had caused speculation that children would be the worst hit.
However, he said that with a slight precautionary measure, they could survive the third wave.
“The biggest positive thing for children is that most of them are free from co-morbidity.
Our experience says their immunity is far better than adults because many of them undergo routine immunization at an early age,” he said.
MMCH is the first hospital in the northeast to start the Covid care wing, especially for children.
But Sarma said mortality among 160 children infected with Covid admitted at the hospital since last year was zero.