We all know COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This coronavirus spread between people in various ways while sneezing, breathing, coughing, mainly through close contact with affected people.
Survey says that the 3rd phase affects mostly city-side children. 1st wave affects elders, whereas 2nd wave affects people below 50s. The s-Children with obesity, asthma, cancer, heart problems will have a low immune response to affect easily. Vitamin-rich healthy food and exercise will help to cure them quickly.
In India, 2.99crore people were infected by COVID.out of these, 2.88 crore people were recovered, and 3.87 lakh people died.
Everyone doesn’t know when was COVID-19 3rd phase would begin. Researchers say whenever it comes, and it will mostly affect the children. It causes “Multi-system inflammatory syndrome,” which will affect the heart, lungs, eyes, kidneys at a time. This will all happen as a side effect of infection.
Symptoms of Multi-system inflammatory syndrome:
- Fever lasts 24hours or longer
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Unusual heartbeat rise
- Headache
- Difficulty in breathing
- Redness and swelling of eyes, tongue, and lips
- Swelling in feet and knee
- Dizziness.
How is MIS-C can be diagnosed:
. If children with the above symptoms are found, the following tests should be taken to diagnose MIS-C:
- Blood test
- Urine test
- COVID test
- Chest X-ray
- ECG
- Abdominal ultrasound.
After these tests, if MIS-C is confirmed, that child should be kept in ICU for treatment.MIS-C is a rare disease. To avoid infection, we need to prevent ourselves and our children from the Coronavirus.
If COVID is a positive and mild case, what should be done?:
- First of all, stay in a separate room.
- Avoid contact with others, especially children and elders.
- Use a double mask. Change your mask 8 hrs once.
- Don’t stay in the AC room. But stay in a ventilated room.
- Intake healthy and vitamin-rich food. Intake more fluid foods.
- Hand washes frequently.
- Don’t share your personnel things with others.
- Keep your environment and surrounding clean.
- Check the temperature daily.
Precautions to be taken:
- Everyone should maintain a proper social distance.
- While taking care of the child, wear a mask and proper PPE.
- If children are infected, they should be kept apart from their grandparents.
- Pregnant women should take extra care.
- Stay home.
- Avoid participating in mass gatherings and rituals.
- Wash your hands regularly.
Use hand sanitizer. - Get vaccinated as quickly as possible. Vaccines available are:
1.Covaxin vaccine
2.Covishield vaccine
3.Sputnik V vaccine
In India, nearly 27.1 crores of people vaccinated with 1st dose and 4.5 crores of people fully vaccinated. Some mild side effects like fever, headache, fatigue, vomiting, pain at the injection place, diarrhea arise. Don't be stressed. Rest well. Within 2 days, it will be alright if symptoms are severe; consult a doctor. - Coping-be kind to your mind. This is essential to be mentally strong to face the situation.
#To reduce stress - Be calm, relax and take slow breaths.
#If you have any concerns - Share them with the people you trust the most.
#Follow a healthy diet and healthy routine. Exercise regularly.
#Don’t feel stressed while listening to the news. Help others and support people.
#Don’t show ego to express yourself if you need any help. Be kind.
Based on today's situation, younger and older people must be vaccinated. This will reduce the infection rate. Every hospital is completely prepared to respond to an emergency case. Newborn babies should be taken more care of. Even though 3rd phase affects 90% of children, they can be treated in the home itself with proper healthy food until an emergency. Especially parents don't be in anxiety. Be calm and treat your children with care. In case of an emergency, visit the doctors as quickly as possible.”Stay Home and Stay Safe.”
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