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 a second wave that decreases in the 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 hand sanitization procedures.
They must also be taught to avoid touching.
Often 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 signs of the danger they have to pay close attention and monitor their children during the period of home isolation.
These signs include high fever that lasts exceeding four to five days, decreased oral intake by children who cause Dehydration.
And decreased urine output, lethargic, breathing difficulties or decreased oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximeter, “he said.
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.