9 questions about children’s COVID prevention, Collect it!

9 questions about children’s COVID prevention, Collect it! muTu's Note - Read and Learn Chinese in 5 Min

A girl and her father are seen wearing masks at Beijing Railway Station on Jan 21, 2020.

1. Are children vulnerable to the novel coronavirus?

The National Health Commission has identified that children are vulnerable to the novel coronavirus. There have been no severe or fatal cases in children and the symptoms are mild after infection.

2. What are the possible ways for children to be infected?

The main transmission route is spread by droplet transmissions, such as a patient’s coughs and sneezing, or by contact transmission, such as contact with the mouth or nose or conjunctiva of the eye through contaminated hands.

3. Can children still get a vaccine in the near future?

Different kinds of vaccines are given during different periods of time and there is no need to be worried if some are given a few weeks late.

However, for vaccines with a strict month or age limit, it is recommended to complete the vaccination before the time limit.

For those at risk of exposure to rabies or tetanus, it is recommended they complete the vaccination as soon as possible.

4. Is breastfeeding still safe?

Mothers should take personal protection — wear a face mask when breastfeeding, wash hands and keep their nipples clean. If the mother has a confirmed or suspected coronavirus case, breastfeeding should be suspended and she should be separated from the baby.

5. Can children still eat chicken, duck and fish meat?

They can eat chicken, duck and fish meat, but make sure it is cooked. Also, do not chew food with your mouth and then feed your child. Do not blow air through your mouth to cool food.

6. Under what kind of situation do children need to go to the hospital?

If the child has cough, fever and other symptoms, but didn’t go outside nor had contact with infected patients, parents can first monitor the child’s temperature and provide home treatment.

If the body temperature is not falling and the child appears to have an aggravated cough, breathing difficulties, a poor mental state, and other symptoms, it is recommended to take the child to the nearest hospital that provides pediatric outpatient services.

7. How do children wear face masks?

Generally speaking, little children should not wear masks. The heavy-duty N95 mask has the worst air permeability and is not suitable for babies.

When children wear masks, parents should always pay attention to whether the child has breathing difficulties or experiences other discomforts.

8. How to wash children’s hands properly?

At all times, apply soap and rinse with running water. If they are going out and can’t readily wash their hands with running water, always carry paper towels and an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

9. How to protect children from the virus when going out?

Stay at home is the best protection. If you must go out, wear a face mask, drive yourself and try not to use public transportation. If it’s a short distance, walking is the best option.

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1.儿童易受新型冠状病毒感染吗？

卫生委员会已经确认，儿童容易感染这种新型冠状病毒。目前还没有儿童出现严重或死亡病例，感染后症状较轻。

2.儿童感染的可能途径有哪些？

主要的传播途径是通过飞沫传播，如患者咳嗽和打喷嚏，或通过接触传播，如通过不干净的手接触嘴、鼻子或眼睛粘膜。

3.在最近这段时间，孩子们还能接种正常的疫苗吗？

不同种类的疫苗有不同的接种时间，如部分疫苗延迟几周接种，也不没什么问题。

不过，对于有严格时间限制的疫苗，建议提前完成接种。

对于那些有可能接触狂犬病或破伤风的人，建议他们尽快完成疫苗接种。

4.母乳喂养还安全吗？

母亲们应该采取个人防护措施–母乳喂养时戴上口罩，勤洗手，保持乳头清洁。如果母亲确诊或怀疑感染冠状病毒，应暂停母乳喂养，并与婴儿分开。

5.孩子们还能吃鸡肉、鸭肉和鱼肉吗？

他们可以吃鸡肉、鸭肉和鱼肉，但一定要煮熟。此外，不要自己嚼碎食物后再喂孩子。不要通过吹气凉食物。

6.儿童在什么情况下需要去医院？

如果孩子有咳嗽、发烧等症状，但没有外出，也没有接触过感染的患者，家长可以先监测孩子的体温，进行居家治疗。

如果体温仍没有下降，孩子出现加重咳嗽、呼吸困难、精神状态不佳等症状，建议带孩子去最近的提供儿科门诊服务的医院就诊。

7.儿童如何佩戴口罩？

一般来说，婴儿不应该戴口罩。尤其N95口罩透气性最差，不适合婴儿使用。

其他孩子戴口罩时，家长要时刻注意孩子是否有呼吸困难或其他不适。

8.如何正确洗手？

任何时候都要涂使用肥皂洗手并用自来水冲洗干净。如果他们外出时不能随时洗手，一定要随身携带纸巾和含酒精的洗手液。

9.外出时如何保护儿童免受病毒侵袭？

呆在家里是最好的保护。如果你必须外出，请戴上口罩，自己开车，尽量不使用公共交通工具。如果距离很短，步行是最好的选择。

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