Public Health Experts Share How They’re Keeping Their Kids Safe From COVID-19
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Public Health Experts Share How They’re, Keeping Their Kids
Safe From COVID-19.
Here are, five common questions
about keeping your kids
safe from COVID-19, , answered by public health
experts who are also parents.
1. What do you do if your
child develops symptoms
such as sneezing, sniffles
or a runny nose?, Virologist Seema Lakdawala
recommends consulting your
pediatrician and taking any known
allergies into consideration. .
If there’s even a slight possibility that your child was
exposed to COVID-19, getting tested is quick and easy.
2. What if my child tests positive for COVID-19? , Dr. Pierre says the most important thing is not to panic,
as most cases of COVID-19 in children are mild. .
From there, it’s imperative to have a plan in place to prevent
household spread, such as making sure eligible children and
adults are vaccinated, wearing face masks in the house as much
as possible and periodically cleaning shared surfaces.
From there, it’s imperative to have a plan in place to prevent
household spread, such as making sure eligible children and
adults are vaccinated, wearing face masks in the house as much
as possible and periodically cleaning shared surfaces.
3. What kind of
mask should my
child be wearing?, Dr. Pierre says the
best mask is “one that
they can wear for long
periods of time.” .
This means a well-fitted cotton mask, preferably with fun
designs on it, that is comfortable, lightweight and breathable. .
4. Can I hug my child
if they have COVID-19? , While Dr. Pierre recommends
physical distancing with older
children, she acknowledges
the difficulty of doing so with
younger children or with a child
that needs comfort. .
Doing all you can to promote respiratory hygiene, such
as wearing a mask, opening windows and using air purifiers,
will allow you to be there for your child while also
helping reduce the risk of transmission.
Doing all you can to promote respiratory hygiene, such
as wearing a mask, opening windows and using air purifiers,
will allow you to be there for your child while also
helping reduce the risk of transmission.
Doing all you can to promote respiratory hygiene, such
as wearing a mask, opening windows and using air purifiers,
will allow you to be there for your child while also
helping reduce the risk of transmission.
5. What do I do if my child is sent home after
being possibly exposed to COVID-19 at school?, Dr. Pierre suggests taking reasonable precautions
such as keeping some physical distance between the child
and other household members and getting tested.
A full-blown quarantine isn’t necessary
unless the child’s exposure was direct, they develop symptoms
or they test positive for COVID-19. .
If no symptoms develop or they test negative,
you should still wait 7 to 14 days to resume usual activities,
unless your school’s policy says otherwise.
Safe From COVID-19.
Here are, five common questions
about keeping your kids
safe from COVID-19, , answered by public health
experts who are also parents.
1. What do you do if your
child develops symptoms
such as sneezing, sniffles
or a runny nose?, Virologist Seema Lakdawala
recommends consulting your
pediatrician and taking any known
allergies into consideration. .
If there’s even a slight possibility that your child was
exposed to COVID-19, getting tested is quick and easy.
2. What if my child tests positive for COVID-19? , Dr. Pierre says the most important thing is not to panic,
as most cases of COVID-19 in children are mild. .
From there, it’s imperative to have a plan in place to prevent
household spread, such as making sure eligible children and
adults are vaccinated, wearing face masks in the house as much
as possible and periodically cleaning shared surfaces.
From there, it’s imperative to have a plan in place to prevent
household spread, such as making sure eligible children and
adults are vaccinated, wearing face masks in the house as much
as possible and periodically cleaning shared surfaces.
3. What kind of
mask should my
child be wearing?, Dr. Pierre says the
best mask is “one that
they can wear for long
periods of time.” .
This means a well-fitted cotton mask, preferably with fun
designs on it, that is comfortable, lightweight and breathable. .
4. Can I hug my child
if they have COVID-19? , While Dr. Pierre recommends
physical distancing with older
children, she acknowledges
the difficulty of doing so with
younger children or with a child
that needs comfort. .
Doing all you can to promote respiratory hygiene, such
as wearing a mask, opening windows and using air purifiers,
will allow you to be there for your child while also
helping reduce the risk of transmission.
Doing all you can to promote respiratory hygiene, such
as wearing a mask, opening windows and using air purifiers,
will allow you to be there for your child while also
helping reduce the risk of transmission.
Doing all you can to promote respiratory hygiene, such
as wearing a mask, opening windows and using air purifiers,
will allow you to be there for your child while also
helping reduce the risk of transmission.
5. What do I do if my child is sent home after
being possibly exposed to COVID-19 at school?, Dr. Pierre suggests taking reasonable precautions
such as keeping some physical distance between the child
and other household members and getting tested.
A full-blown quarantine isn’t necessary
unless the child’s exposure was direct, they develop symptoms
or they test positive for COVID-19. .
If no symptoms develop or they test negative,
you should still wait 7 to 14 days to resume usual activities,
unless your school’s policy says otherwise.