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Covid preventive care for my 2.5 yr old
My wife was suggested to undergo covid19Ag test yest since she has little cold and body pain. Ag test was positive and her medication is under progress. She is overall doing ok with appropriate spo2 and very little normal viral symptoms. Since my daughter is 2.5 yrs old and still needs breast feed during night, I would like to understand the risks and preventive or treating medication if any for my daughter. My daughter is all fine as of now and we are monitoring temp and Spo2 every 6-8 hrs. Please guide and suggest.
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Mother is covid positive so there is also chance of your daughter could be positive...
Keep mother in isolation and stop BF as kid grown well...
Wear mask, frequent hand sanitisation and wear proper mask...
Next Steps
give zincovit syp and citrus fruits to enhance baby's immunity....
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get done covid test of all family member..
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Since your child was in contact with your wife during her illness, so very likely your child could be positive too.
Children are asymptomatic, so not to worry.
Wear mask at home too, proper hand wash, social distancing if possible too.
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Give Zincovit Syr and food rich in Vit C
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