{"id":7722,"date":"2022-08-17T19:28:18","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T07:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/btnyjnctnmed.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=7722"},"modified":"2024-08-21T11:59:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T23:59:02","slug":"caring-for-tamariki-with-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanyjunctionmedical.co.nz\/es\/caring-for-tamariki-with-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for tamariki with Covid-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7722\" class=\"elementor elementor-7722\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-544b32c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"544b32c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-432621f\" data-id=\"432621f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49ed78b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49ed78b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Sound medical advice for children with Covid from Botany Junction Medical. Find out about signs of an unwell child with Covid through to caring for them here.<\/em><\/p><p>As winter takes hold, more of us are getting respiratory infections, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanyjunctionmedical.co.nz\/es\/services\/covid-19-services\/\">Covid-19<\/a>. Unsurprisingly, our school and kindy age kids are at risk too. We&#8217;re seeing lots of cases of Covid in kids. Naturally, parents get worried when kids get sick. Rest assured, you can do simple things that really help when caring for tamariki with Covid at home.<\/p><p>First and foremost, if little ones are at all unwell, keep them home from school or daycare to prevent spreading sickness to others.<\/p><p>Keep up hygiene measures like frequent hand washing or use of hand sanitiser to reduce the spread between household members.<\/p><h2>Covid -19 symptoms in children<\/h2><p>Confusingly, lots of respiratory illnesses have similar symptoms, but the most common ones for Covid-19 in children are:<\/p><ul><li>Runny nose<\/li><li>Cough<\/li><li>Sore or scratchy throat<\/li><li>Headache or sore tummy<\/li><li>Feeling tired<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Aching muscles<\/li><li>Upset tummy, Diarrhoea<\/li><\/ul><p>If you think your tamariki may have Covid-19, do a Rapid Antigen Test, as this helps you know what you are treating. Also, remember to report the result on <a href=\"https:\/\/mycovidrecord.health.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Covid Record | Ministry of Health NZ<\/a>.<\/p><p>Because by registering, you will receive the information and help you may need to care for your wh\u0101nau at this time.<\/p><h2>Caring for tamariki with Covid-19<\/h2><p>Be reassured that although you may feel stressed about a Covid-19 positive result, looking after your child safely at home is likely to be similar to times they\u2019ve had other viral illnesses.<\/p><h3>Five ways to help you care for Covid positive tamariki at home<\/h3><p><strong>1: Keep a record<\/strong>: For a start, keep a record of your child&#8217;s symptoms and watch for changes in their condition. Record their temperature, how much they drink and when they pass water. Another tip is to write down the times you give paracetamol or ibuprofen.This will help you ensure you are giving safe dosages.<\/p><p><strong>2: Drink and Food<\/strong>: Most importantly, encourage tamariki to have regular drinks.<\/p><p>Our top 5 tips on kids nutrition while caring for tamariki who are ill with Covid:<\/p><ul><li>Water or diluted apple juice is good, while lemonade ice blocks are tasty and cooling.<\/li><li>We also really like Pediatric Elecrotye drinks such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pedialyte.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pedialyte<\/a> as it really does help to rehydrate our little ones &#8211; you can get it in raspberry, lemonade and peach mango, so there are some yummy flavours that go down a treat!<\/li><li>Breastfeed babies regularly as this keeps them well hydrated and it is also comforting.<\/li><li>However, fizzy drinks are not so good at this time and may unsettle little tummies.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t worry if your child does not eat much. Sometimes some clear soup and bread or slices of apple or cucumber may be the most they feel up to.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>3: Temperature<\/strong>:\u00a0 Additionally, keep an eye on their temperature. If your child is feverish, don\u2019t dress them too warmly and give them paracetamol or ibuprofen. They may be tired and need extra naps. In kids, a temperature with Covid is common. Anything over 38 degrees is considered a fever, but you can find out more details about fevers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.govt.nz\/your-health\/conditions-and-treatments\/diseases-and-illnesses\/fever\/fever-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>4: Vomiting<\/strong>: Moreover, some children vomit as a symptom of Covid. Remember to give small amounts of water frequently, or again, a lemonade ice block is helpful to encourage fluids. However, if you are concerned that your child is dehydrated, contact your doctor or Healthline for advice. Watching out for wet nappies is an important indicator for babies and toddlers.<\/p><p><strong>5:<\/strong> Finally, it is worth remembering that for most children, Covid symptoms are relatively mild and usually last 4 to 5 days.<\/p><p>One of the best things we can do to protect our tamariki and indeed all our wh\u0101nau is to get kids over five vaccinated. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanyjunctionmedical.co.nz\/es\/calling-15-to-29-year-olds-heres-how-to-protect-yourself-and-your-whanau-from-measles\/\">Vaccination<\/a> helps to protect them from severe illness.<\/p><h2>How to recognise signs of an unwell child with Covid-19<\/h2><ul><li>Drinking less than half the normal amount<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing (breathing hard or fast)<\/li><li>Pain not relieved by Pamol or ibuprofen<\/li><li>Very lethargic or sleepy<\/li><li>Severe tummy pain, chest pain or headache<\/li><li>Fever lasting for more than seven days<\/li><\/ul><h3>Seeking medical advice for a child with Covid-19<\/h3><p>If you notice any of the symptoms listed above, contact us at Botany Junction or ring Healthline for overnight medical advice for kids with Covid.<\/p><p>However, in an emergency, dial 111.<\/p><p>Sometimes we all need a little extra information and reassurance. Fortunately, there are lots of great resources out there. We like this video from our friends at Starship.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"Caring for your Child with Covid-19 by Starship Children\u2019s Hospital Emergency Department, Auckland\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2lmxecRzH-s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p><h3>Caring for your Child with Covid-19 by Starship Children&#8217;s Hospital<\/h3><p>Always remember that at Highbrook, we are here to help you &#8211; especially while you are caring for an unwell child with signs of Covid-19. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanyjunctionmedical.co.nz\/es\/contact\/\">ring<\/a> our friendly customer services team. 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