Implementing valuable tips to protect kids from the coronavirus pandemic takes precedence in every parent’s list of priorities.
As the COVID-19 continues to stir up unabating anxiety and distress among parents, many of them inevitably get into a panic mode.
But fear and panic can perversely affect your health and the health of your children.
Thus, it is vital to keep a level head, even when life seems to be falling apart at the seams because of the magnitude of this harrowing crisis.
And by staying calm and collected, we can better position ourselves in defending our kids and the whole family from the onslaught of this pandemic.
Here are the tips to protect your kids from the coronavirus:
Teach them to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water. Antibacterial hand sanitizer can be used but only in moderation.
Why is this so? Because indiscriminate use of antibacterial
agents can also kill good bacteria, which is supposed to help
in boosting your child’s immune system to fight off the virus.
Prevent them from having close contact with people who are sick ( coughing and sneezing).
Teach them to observe social distancing and to wear a mask when out and about.
Nourish their body with healthy food to boost their immune system against the disease.
Motivate them to engage in physical exercise. Check this link to get some ideas of exercise games they can get into.
Clean and disinfect surfaces that people often touch like cellphones, doorknobs, remote controls, and countertops.
Make sure to disinfect yourself and all the stuff you brought with you from outside.
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Below are the answers to your most commonly asked questions regarding the COVID-19.
What is the risk of my child becoming sick with coronavirus disease?
According to a recent study, kids are less likely to contract COVID 19 virus as compared to adults.
In the United States, where the coronavirus pandemic recorded the most number of deaths worldwide, 45 kids died from the COVID-19 from February 1- August 1.
If you compare this to the 105 children who died from seasonal flu in the same period, it is still at the low end.
Also, children who fell seriously ill from the coronavirus mostly had pre-existing medical conditions that made them susceptible to experiencing serious health repercussions from COVID 19.
What are the coronavirus symptoms in kids?
The COVID 19 symptoms in children are the same as those seen in adults.
Shortness of breath
Cold symptoms like runny nose, sore throat, and congestion
Nausea
Diarrhea
Loss of their sense of taste and smell
Swollen lymph nodes
Swollen hands and feet
Red, cracked lips
Muscle pain
Physical fatigue
Chills
What is Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in children?
This condition is also known as MIS-C, it affects some children 2-4 weeks after contracting the COVID 19 virus.
It is characterized by the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms, shock with cardiovascular complications, and inflammation of the different internal organs of the body.
MIS-C is considered fatal; fortunately, most children with the condition recovered when provided with good medical care and intervention.
Call your medical doctor or nurse right away if your child shows the following symptoms of MIS-C. To learn more about this condition click this link https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932e2.htm
Fever
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Red eyes
Physical fatigue
Neck pain
Rash
What are the psychological effects of COVID 19 on children?
Kids will experience the same feelings of fears and anxiety that beset their adult relatives in the face of this pandemic.
Thus, it is paramount for parents to avoid excessive displays of emotional stress, fear, and anxiety as it can have a long term effect on their kids’ mental and psychological well being.
The extreme home isolation measures can also have an impact on kids’ psychological health as it deprives them of their basic human need for social interaction.
Hence, make it a priority to captivate your kids with engaging conversations at home.
You can also use technology to goad them into having a lively chat with their relatives and peers online. Doing so can dramatically mitigate the adverse effects of social isolation on their well being.
Can children spread coronavirus?
There is yet no definitive data to conclude that children can be active carriers of the virus.
But if we were to take into account the recent Israeli epidemiological study, kids have been found to spread the virus and infect others but at a lower rate than adults.
Conclusion
You can make a positive and significant difference in keeping the COVID 19 virus at bay. Be resolutely determined to adopt the useful tips to protect your kids from the coronavirus, and you can rise above the anxiety and the fear, regardless of how formidable this ghastly pandemic crisis can be.