TIPS to Manage a child at home with MILD COVID SYMPTOMS

"So if your child has been diagnosed with mild COVID 19 symptoms, you have to ensure that he is hydrated well and you are monitoring the vital parameters and the urine output. So antibiotics are routinely not recommended in children with covid 19 infection paractetamol may be given orally for control of fever. Also you can do sponging with warm water, you can give fruits rich in vitamins A and C that is locally available fruits and vegetables. It is prudent to do teleconsultation with a pediatrician whenever you have any queries and monitor the oxygen saturation with pulse oximeter 3 to 4 times a day and ensure that the oxygen saturation is more than 95%. We should also be aware of the danger signs which will be urgent transport or visits to a hospital. That is high fever lasting for more than 3 days, recurrent vomiting, loose stools, reduced urine output, excessive lethargy or sleepiness in the child, excessive rashes in the body or swelling of the limbs or things like fits or seizures"