Tips for children in the fight against coronavirus
Due to the risk of transmission of the new coronavirus to babies and children, parents are worried. For this reason, they are trying to apply the mask, social distance and cleaning rules with great care. Noting that babies’ immune systems are not strong enough, especially until one year old, experts emphasize that babies’ contact with people around them should be limited during this process.
It is necessary to convey this process as if it is a game as much as possible, especially to children at the age of play, and to spend time with pleasant activities during the home period. It is necessary to limit the distance between children in common areas at home. Children who are infected with the new corona virus generally do not have very intense problems caused by infection, but they can be carriers. Children without a chronic condition pass on the new coronavirus infection like the flu.
However, children with chronic diseases can have this infection more severely, so more care should be taken for their children with the problem. The nutrition of children is also very important in this process. It is important to supplement children with vitamin D during the isolation period when their contact with sunlight decreases. For vitamin D, make the children benefit from the summer sun except at noon.
If there will be an increase in the number of cases again, the strict measures applied in the past may come to the fore. For routine vaccinations that will coincide with this period, it is important for families to contact their doctors and decide on the vaccination schedule.
Don’t use cologne all the time.
Since the children are inside the house, there is no need to use cologne all the time to keep them clean. It is not necessary to constantly use disinfectant and cologne for the child staying in the house. However, when children go out, there should be disinfectant with their families. Children over the age of 2 should go outside with a mask, under the supervision of their parents. If parents are commuting to work, they should contact their children after they do their personal cleaning when they get home.
Open your windows
Ventilation of the house should be done naturally. You can open the window and let fresh air in. If possible, avoid air conditioning. Because the virus can settle in air conditioner filters and spread to the environment. Opening windows allows the house to sunbathe as well as fresh air. Taking advantage of sunlight is very important. Because UV is one of the most protective methods. Studies show that sunlight is effective in killing the virus in the environment.
Take care of your diet
Care should be taken to include foods from 4 basic groups in the nutrition of children. Milk and dairy products, protein-containing meat, vegetables and fruits should be given enough during the day. Especially in terms of vitamin C, foods such as avocado, kiwi and green pepper should be consumed. It is also very important that children get enough water.
