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COVID-19 AND IT’S IMPACT ON CHILDREN DURING THE SECOND WAVE IN INDIA
Post Views: 1,285 In India, the second wave of coronavirus has caused a surge in the number of daily cases. Most particularly, the mutant variant of SARS-CoV-2 (the B.1.1.7 and B.1.617) is infectious amongst children too – who have been largely spared during the first wave. As India went into unlock mode, schools around India and the world opened up, and everything seemed to go back to normal. Children who were locked up all year in their homes breathed a sigh of relief as they could play again in the company of their friends, visit malls, start sports coaching and enjoy the freedom of movement. But, with the second wave…
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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Post Views: 936 MIS-C or Multisystem-Inflammatory Syndrome is a rare complication of COVID-19 that could affect kids after they have recovered from the virus. In many cases, it could also turn fatal. Signs and symptoms of MIS-C in children include those below, though not all children have the same symptoms. Fever that lasts 24 hours or longer Vomiting Diarrhea Pain in the stomach Skin rash Feeling unusually tired Increased heart rate Rapid breathing Red eyes Redness/swelling of the lips and tongue Redness/swelling of hands or feet Headache, dizziness, or light-headedness Enlarged lymph nodes While the risk of developing MIS-C falls on the lower side, early diagnosis is crucial. The most…
