Here’s when to take your child to the doctor.
Because it's so hard to escape news about the new coronavirus, many parents might think the illness is already at their child's bedroom door. Thankfully,. In fact, there have been zero pediatric deaths connected with the virus to date.Health officials have
to help decipher what is likely a common cold versus potential coronavirus symptoms — and when to take action.If your child is healthy and your school is open, they can attend as usual. As has always been the case, if your child has a fever, they should stay home. Chances are high that it is not the coronavirus, but they are still contagious.Many schools and pediatric offices are recommending that children with a persistent cough or runny nose should remain at home as well.
In these cases, you should follow the health guidelines of your child's day care or school in determining when to return. Typically, they have to be fever-free, without the help of medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, for at least 24 hours.If your child has a fever and cough, you should handle it as you normally would. If the symptoms wouldn't normally prompt a visit to the doctor's office, there's no reason to go now.
However, there are warning signs that, if exhibited in your child, warrant a call to your doctor or potentially a visit to their office.a severe cough that won't stop or that interferes with sleep or playany signs of dehydration Unless there is a specific public health advisory in your area, you do not need to go to extreme measures, like a self-imposed quarantine, to avoid people who are sick.
Again, this might seem futile for parents of young kids."Little hands seem to instinctively reach for everything around them, so you'll need to be creative," Dr. McCarthy said."Bring things for them to hold instead, or hold hands with them. Have them wear gloves." And in some climates, they'd wear gloves anyway. Just be sure to wash them frequently.
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