Tips to protect children from the novel coronavirus pneumonia (Part 1)
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1. Are children susceptible to the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP)?
National Health Commission clearly states that children are susceptible to NCP. At present, there is no serious or death case among children patients. Their symptoms are comparatively mild.
2. How would children contract NCP?
The disease is mainly spread through the respiratory droplets generated by patients when they cough, talk loudly or sneeze, or through touching the mouth, nose or eyes with infected hands.
3. Is breastfeeding still safe?
Nursing mothers should adopt protective measures. The mother should wear a mask, wash her hands and keep the nipples clean when breastfeeding. If the mother has suspicious symptoms or is confirmed with novel coronavirus infection, she should stop breastfeeding and be quarantined.
4. Can children eat chicken, duck and fish?
Yes, but the meat must be thoroughly cooked. Besides, do not pre-chew the food for the children or blow on hot food to cool it down.
5. Should the children’s room be ventilated?
Yes, the room needs to be cleaned and ventilated every day. Ask the children to stay in another room when their room is being ventilated in case that they catch a cold.
1. 儿童是易感人群吗？
国家卫健委明确，儿童是新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎的易感人群。
目前儿童没有重症和死亡病例，感染后症状较轻。
2. 儿童感染的途径有哪些？
主要是呼吸道传播，如患者咳嗽、大声说话、打喷嚏时的飞沫传播；或通过密切接触传播，如通过被污染的手接触口鼻部或眼结膜。
3. 母乳喂养还安全吗？
哺乳期的母亲要做好个人防护，哺乳时佩戴口罩、洗手、保持乳头卫生。若母亲为确诊或疑似病例，应暂停母乳喂养并与婴儿隔离。
4. 还可以给孩子吃鸡鸭鱼肉吗？
可以吃，但一定要煮熟。
此外，不要用嘴尝试或咀嚼食物后喂食孩子，不要用嘴巴吹气的方式让食物变凉。
5. 孩子的房间需要通风吗？
居室应保持清洁，每日定时通风。通风时，可将孩子转移到另一房间以免受凉。
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