Current data shows that children who have COVID-19 are mostly asymptomatic or mild, and do not need to go to the hospital blindly or panic. If you have fever and other symptoms of runny nose are not serious, you can choose to observe at home first.
mainly observes the changes in the disease and adopts symptomatic treatment. It is similar to other common respiratory virus infection treatment methods, so parents don’t have to worry too much. Some children with very mild symptoms do not even need medication. Just drink more water and rest more to ensure sleep.
Recommendation: Fever first takes physical cooling . html Children over 12 months of age when their body temperature is ≥38.5℃ and obvious discomfort, antipyretic drugs can be used.
html Children over 12 months old need medicine to reduce fever when they have fever, and acetaminophen is recommended for children over 6 months old to reduce fever. Children under 2 months old are not allowed to use any antipyretic drugs on their own (for the use of antipyretic drugs, please consult the "Fever Consultation " in each Internet hospital). It is not recommended to use antipyretic drugs and compound cold medicines containing antipyretic ingredients.
. What should I go to fever clinic ?
If the condition worsens, such as High fever does not fade , drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhea, refusal to eat, worsening cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, high fever convulsions or changes in consciousness state , etc., the symptoms will not be relieved by yourself, and go to the hospital in time to treat it. According to the doctor's prescription and guidance, you will receive necessary medication for treatment . When visiting , take personal protection and seek medical treatment according to the guidance of the fever clinic.
