“Even though most children have asymptomatic or mild infections, they are an important source of transmission to others. Severe infections and mortality have frequently been reported in young infants and children with comorbidities, largely post 3-6 weeks of asymptomatic or symptomatic infection.”
‘Covid-19 has made sanitization awareness a universal thing. Whether going out with friends to play, or with family, or to school or coaching, children must carry individual sanitizers with them. Remember to use it every 20-30 minutes if you are touching other surfaces frequently. ’
Here are tips to keep children protected in these times:
1. As many Indian states reopen schools and invite children back to the classroom, it is crucial to remember to behave in a Covid-appropriate manner at all times. While excitement may run high at reuniting with friends and classmates after over a year, children must remember to socially distance as much as possible. If you want to, simulate a classroom at home, let your siblings or parents be your classmates, and practice following all protocols. It is also important to not share lunch, water bottles and other edibles. Try to wash your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds every hour.
2. Masking is extremely important. It is important to mask up always, and have a mask with a snug but comfortable fit. New masks, like the one made by Keeo Life, use a unique combination of anti microbial coating which uses organic extracts. These components, when mixed in a controlled environment and further applied to the mask’s surface, provide a shield against the SARS- CoV-2 by trapping these viruses on the surface and killing it.
3. As soon as vaccines become available for the population under 18, don’t hesitate and sign up for a slot at the earliest. Meanwhile, it is always better for all adults in the family to vaccinate themselves, since children can be carriers of the virus as well, even if they are asymptomatic. It always helps to give children their regular flu shots and vaccines for other diseases on time.
Source: IANS
