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2022-01-06 11:35:34
Hi, my husband has tested positive for covid with mild symptoms with home quarantine. I have a 7 months baby, but she has no symptoms. Can she take a covid test at 7 months? And how should i prevent her? Can she be given medicine for the same?
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No need for baby to take the test. Just sanitize your hands and mask when you handle the baby for 10 days atleast till we know you don't have any symptoms or asymptomatic carrier for the baby. No preventive medication for baby

Answered2022-01-06 15:03:33

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No medicine except symptoms caring ones like fever control and hydration...test shall be done if fever comes without fail and method is same.

Answered2022-01-06 15:01:54

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Please avoid contact with covid positive father Always wear a mask while handling the baby If the baby has fever then covid test can be done Not now Please continue breast feeding along with complementary food for the baby

Answered2022-01-07 06:14:18

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No medicines for baby if no symptoms. Continue breastfeeding Use mask while feeding Hand sanitization before touching child

Answered2022-01-06 16:38:24

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