Is it Omicron or common cold? What to do when you child has cold and cough
Omicron cases are on rise among children and if your kid too is down with flu-like symptoms, you must follow
Omicron cases are on rise among children and if your kid too is down with flu-like symptoms, you must follow these tips by Dr Jesal Sheth, Senior Consultant-Paediatrician, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, in order to take proper care of the little one.
Omicron variant has been known to cause flu-like symptoms such as runny nose, persistent sneezing, sore throat along with headache and cough. Dr Jesal Sheth, Senior Consultant-Paediatrician, Fortis Hospital, Mulund suggests how to care for your child with cold and cough symptoms and when to get tested for Omicron.(Pexels)
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It is important to keep your child hydrated as it will help reduce cold and flu symptoms and make them feel better. There is a possibility that your child might not feel as thirty, but it’s important to encourage them to drink plenty of fluids.(Pixabay)
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Vapour rubs are an alternate popular treatment. The vapour rubs can be applied to the chest and back. Don’t apply it directly to the nostril area. It can provide temporary relief.(Pixabay)
If your child has symptoms of cold, cough, runny nose that persists for more than 1-2 days, it's best to take them to a pediatrician and get them treated at the earliest. There is a lot of misconception going around and confusion between normal flu, Covid-19, and other variants. It's best to visit a doctor and treat them at the earliest.(Pixabay)
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When it comes to protecting children, we know wearing masks is one of the ways we can prevent them from any variant infection affecting them. Parents along with their children should continue to wear a mask properly and follow all hand hygiene protocols.(Pixabay)
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