Is your child positive for Covid-19? Follow these steps to improve your health and immunity

If your child is currently healthy enough to be cared for at home, here are some precautions you should take, according to Ayurvedic expert Dr. Nitika Kohli.

People are constantly concerned about their health and immunity as Covid-19 cases rise. While children were the least affected during the first two waves, the virus is infecting an increasing number of children in the third wave.

The Health Ministry also issued guidelines last month to manage Covid-19 in children. However, if your child is currently healthy enough to be cared for at home, here are some precautions you should take, according to Ayurvedic expert Dr. Nitika Kohli.

"The good news is that the majority of Covid-19 patients have mild symptoms and recover on their own." "Resting, staying hydrated, and sleeping are usually beneficial," she says. Examine it out.

Nutritious diet

"Give your child a light home-cooked diet also keep them well hydrated," the expert advised.

Sponging with tepid water

Your child is most likely to have a fever during Covid-19. In such cases, tepid sponging can be used.

Maintaining good hygiene

Maintaining good hygiene is critical to maintaining a healthy body. As a result, adhere to good hygiene practices such as regular handwashing with soap.

Always keep an oximeter on hand.

Temperature and oxygen saturation levels may fluctuate during Covid-19, so keep an oximeter handy. Use a pulse oximeter to record temperature and oxygen saturation every six hours at home.

Separate your child.

If your child evolves infected with Covid-19, you must immediately isolate them. 

Put on a mask

"You or your child should wear a surgical mask also change it after eight hours of continuous wear," Dr. Kohli advised.

Safety precautions

She advised you to strictly adhere to personal protective measures for yourself and your child.

Consult a physician.

You should aim for medical guidance before administering any medication to your child.