As the new coronavirus spread all over the world . It is common for every parent to get worry about their kids and if your new mom ,there is now way to get peaceful sleep with infant near to your chest during this pandemic outbreak. Knowing in detail about the virus impact on kids will help parents to stay calm. Here, we are going to see the symptoms of COVID-19 in young Children and Infants .
As the COVID-19 emerged in december 2019 and spreads all around the world. Experts are learning more about this new COVID-19.With available data it shows, the COVID-19 is largely not harmful to children compared to older adults but small amount of kids develop serious illness from COVID-19. For example,children with underlying medical conditions and special healthcare needs.
A World Health Organization (WHO) -China Joint Mission Report,on the coronavirus,published in mid -february2020, found that children aged 18 or younger accounted for only 2.4 percent of all coronavirus cases in china.
A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)of pediatric, more than 90% – shows mild or moderate.Among these cases, children experienced symptoms such as fever,cough,sore throat ,runny nose , vomiting and diarrhea.
But around 6% of children developed severe or critical illness, with symptoms such as shortness or breath and hypoxia or low level of oxygen in body tissues.
One study shows, infant and very young children were particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. On this 125 children developed severe illness ,more than 60 % were age 5 or younger.
Infants their immune system
Babies don’t have fully formed immune systems, they are lot of chance they might severely affected by the virus.While kids of all ages are susceptible,young children might be more vulnerable.
One theory is that children have better immune responses than adults,which helps them fight against the coronavirus. Children’s immune systems are not fully functional until in their development. As a result , they have a considerably stronger and more robust immune response to pathogens then adults”,explains Dr.Rondello.
Immunological Cross-Protection
According to Dr.Rondello, a number of different viruses could give young children the common cold , children used to get cold a lot ,so they’re already being exposed to more viruses , less intense to coronaviruses . Children could have potentially built immunity to them,”calls this immunological cross protection”.
Kids could have less exposure to virus, their direct contact is very less compared to adults.
How to Prevent Coronavirus in Children
Like common infection,the coronavirus is a respiratory illness that spread through contaminated droplets.These droplets enter body through the eyes,nose and mouth.
Yes, the first and best way to avoid infection is to practice hand washing with soap for at least 20 seconds or using alcohol based hand sanitizer.
Avoid people who are sick (coughing and sneezing).
Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces daily in household areas (tables,chairs,doorknobs,light, switches, handels, desks,sinks)
Launder items cloth ,washable plush toys with warm water.
Teach and practice the importance of hygiene.
