Written by Bindu Raichura
While India is reeling under COVID-19, the second wave of the mutant strain of the virus seems to be targeting kids. There has been a surge in the cases of corona virus in kids, with fever, headache, cough and cold being seen as the classic coronavirus symptoms in kids. In this article, we will read about the covid symptoms in kids, the treatment of corona virus in children and the precautions.
Can kids get corona virus? Yes they can. In fact, it is being reported that the new variant of the dangerous virus is mostly spreading among children aged 8 months to 14 years. It therefore becomes imperative for the parents to ensure that the kids stay indoors and are not exposed to the virus.
Children have less risk of comorbidities so the risk is less, but still it is imperative to look out for these covid 19 symptoms in kids:
There has been an increase in the number of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) cases in kids infected with the virus. This causes inflammation in various organs of the body, including heart, lungs, blood vessels, kidneys, digestive system, brain, skin or eyes.
If you see any of these covid-19 symptoms in your children, contact your doctor immediately. You can video call your doctor so that there is no exposure to the virus by going to the hospital. However, if the doctor advises, do get your child tested and take the medication, as prescribed.
Considering the spurt in the cases of covid symptoms in kids, it becomes essential for the parents to lessen the exposure as much as possible. With the schools being closed and country under lockdown, this can affect the child’s mental health as well. They start feeling lonely, and afraid. The parents need to take steps to ensure the children are not negatively affected. It also becomes as important to take necessary steps to prevent infection in kids. Taking precautions early on can go a long way in defeating corona virus.
A lot of reports have suggested that kids these days are acting as the silent carriers of the infections, as they go out to play. Even if they are asymptomatic, the kids can infect other family members, especially the grandparents who are at high risk.
Long COVID or Post-COVID syndrome is being defined as the symptoms that affect the COVID patients long after recovery. There have been cases where the affected children have shown to be COVID Long Haulers. Some of the long haul symptoms are:
While the first wave of the COVID-19 attacked the elderly, the second wave targeted the youth. And now, it is being believed that the third wave can be dangerous for children. With cases of corona virus in kids increasing, it can become a huge problem as vaccine for kids in this age group has not been approved yet. The mass vaccination program is applicable for only those who are above 18 years of age. And therefore, it becomes crucial for parents and guardians to take as many precautions as they can to ensure the child’s safety.
Bindu’s background in English literature paved the way for her writing career. Her vast experience in content across different genres has proved her strong point as a successful writer.Read more.
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