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Govt releases fresh guideline to manage COVID among children

AMN / WEB DESK

The Union Health Ministry on Thursday released revised guidelines for the management of Covid in children under 18 years of age. According to new guidelines, there will be more emphasis on post-Covid care.

According to new guidelines, if steroids are used, they should be tapered over 10-14 days, subject to clinical improvement. The centre has also placed more emphasis on post-Covid care.

Masks are not recommended for children aged five years and below. Those aged 6-11 years may wear it depending on the ability of the child to use a mask safely and appropriately under the direct supervision of their parents. Those aged 12 and above should wear a mask under the same conditions as adults.

In asymptomatic and mild cases, antimicrobials are not recommended for therapy or prophylaxis, the ministry said. In moderate and severe cases, antimicrobials should not be prescribed unless there is clinical suspicion of a superadded infection.

The use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies, however, is not recommended for children less than 18 years of age, irrespective of the severity of infection.

NEW GUIDELINES
Triple layer mask to be worn by the patient as per guidance.
Asymptomatic and mild cases: antimicrobials are not recommended for therapy or prophylaxis.
Moderate and severe cases: antimicrobials should not be prescribed unless there is clinical suspicion. of a superadded infection.


Steroids are not indicated and are harmful in asymptomatic and mild cases of COVID-19.
Steroids should be used at the right time, in right dose and for the right duration.
Corticosteroids may be used in rapidly progressive moderate and all severe cases.
They can be continued for five to seven days and tapered up to 10-14 days, depending on clinical assessment on daily basis.


Steroids should be avoided in the first three to five days since onset of symptoms as it prolongs viral shedding.
Post-Covid care: Children with asymptomatic infection or mild disease should receive routine childcare, appropriate vaccination (if eligible), nutrition counselling.


Parents or caregivers of children, who suffered moderate to severe Covid, during discharge from hospital should be counselled regarding monitoring for persistence or worsening respiratory difficulty and explained the indications for bringing the child back to the facility.

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