The recent waves of virus infections surges have seen infection rates amongst children relatively rise. As per Dr. RP Chaudhary, a senior pediatrician said more infections were seen amongst children in the second and third waves than in the first. However hospitalization and mortality rates amongst this age demographic still remain low.
The infection more prevalent amongst children of ages 8-12 needs to be shielded from the adverse effects of the virus, when asked how caretakers can go about doing so Dr. Chaudhary mentions a need for urgent vaccination of this age bracket. Similarly, he also mentions the importance of more simple hygiene practices such as washing hands, sanitizing, and mask mandates to be followed better to keep the children safe.
Schools and guardians alike must now look to enforcing and inculcating these modern sanitation values in their young if they want to keep them safe.
The recent waves of virus infections surges have seen infection rates amongst children relatively rise. As per Dr. RP Chaudhary, a senior pediatrician said more infections were seen amongst children in the second and third waves than in the first. However hospitalization and mortality rates amongst this age demographic still remain low.
The infection more prevalent amongst children of ages 8-12 need to be shielded from the adverse effects of the virus, when asked how caretakers can go about doing so Dr. Chaudhary mentions a need for urgent vaccination of this age bracket. Similarly, he also mentions the importance of more simple hygiene practices such as washing hands, sanitizing and mask mandates to be followed better to keep the children safe.
Schools and guardians alike must now look to enforcing and inculcating these modern sanitation values in their young if they want to keep them safe.
