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It is advised, infants and younger children to stay under immediate care of parents/guardians if advised home isolation.
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There are no specific medication required for treating COVID-19 infection in children. They can also continue medications for other conditions, if any.
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It is advised children should also follow COVID appropriate behaviour like wearing mask, maintaining good hand hygiene and social distance.
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Masks are not recommended for children aged 5 years and under, children aged 6-11 years may wear a mask depending on their ability.
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Children aged 12 years and above should wear a mask under the same conditions as adults.
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Fluids and feeds: Ensure oral fluids to maintain hydration and nutritious diet.
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If the child is experiencing cough, give throat soothing agents like warm water, warm saline gargles are advised for older children.
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Caregivers should maintain monitoring chart and look for cold extremities, urine output, oxygen saturation, fluid intake & activity level.
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