Nine questions about children's epidemic prevention
4 years, 11 months ago

Nine questions about children's epidemic prevention

China Daily  

Can children still eat chicken, duck and fish meat? If the child has cough, fever and other symptoms, but didn't go outside nor had contact with infected patients, parents can first monitor the child's temperature and provide home treatment. If the body temperature is not falling and the child appears to have an aggravated cough, breathing difficulties, a poor mental state and other symptoms, it is recommended to take the child to the nearest hospital that provides pediatric outpatient services. When children wear masks, parents should always pay attention to whether the child has breathing difficulties or experiences other discomfort. If they are going out and can't readily wash their hands with running water, always carry paper towels and an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

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Hindustan Times  

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Huff Post  

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LA Times  

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Firstpost  

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NPR  

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ABC  

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BBC  

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Associated Press  

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Huff Post  

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NPR  

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ABC  

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Live Mint  

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Daily Mail  

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Wired  

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Associated Press  

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4 years, 4 months ago

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CNN  

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4 years, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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ABC  

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Associated Press  

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Huff Post  

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NPR  

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Latest guidelines on wearing masks in Guangxi
4 years, 6 months ago

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China Daily  

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Mothers slammed for putting face masks on babies
4 years, 6 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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4 years, 7 months ago

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ABC  

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4 years, 7 months ago

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Huff Post  

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4 years, 7 months ago

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Live Mint  

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Masks too dangerous for children under 2, Japan medical group says
4 years, 7 months ago

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Live Mint  

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4 years, 7 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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School must look much different this fall to keep kids safe, says pediatrician
4 years, 8 months ago

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CNN  

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Should kids wear face masks? We asked a pediatrician
4 years, 8 months ago

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LA Times  

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Why You Shouldn’t Put A Face Mask On Babies, And How To Protect Them Instead
4 years, 9 months ago

Why You Shouldn’t Put A Face Mask On Babies, And How To Protect Them Instead

Huff Post  

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What Parents Should Know About Coronavirus And Face Masks For Kids
4 years, 9 months ago

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Huff Post  

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为孩子预防病毒感染 家长最关心的9个问题一次说清楚
4 years, 11 months ago

为孩子预防病毒感染 家长最关心的9个问题一次说清楚

China Daily  

面对疫情，许多家长更担心如何做好孩子的预防和日常保护。在特殊时期，家长应该怎么做才能帮孩子避开新型冠状病毒的风险呢？本文针对家长最关心的9个问题做出了解答。 A girl and her father are seen wearing masks at Beijing Railway Station on Jan 21, 2020. 母乳喂养是否仍然安全？ Mothers should take personal protection -- wear a face mask when breastfeeding, wash hands and keep their nipples clean. 在哪种情况下孩子需要去医院？ If the child has cough, fever and other symptoms, but didn't go outside nor had contact with infected patients, parents can …

Nine questions about children's epidemic prevention
4 years, 11 months ago

Nine questions about children's epidemic prevention

China Daily  

A girl and her father are seen wearing masks at Beijing Railway Station on Jan 21, 2020. Mothers should take personal protection -- wear a face mask when breastfeeding, wash hands and keep their nipples clean. If the child has cough, fever and other symptoms, but didn't go outside nor had contact with infected patients, parents can first monitor the …

为孩子预防病毒感染 家长最关心的9个问题一次说清楚
4 years, 11 months ago

为孩子预防病毒感染 家长最关心的9个问题一次说清楚

China Daily  

面对疫情，许多家长更担心如何做好孩子的预防和日常保护。在特殊时期，家长应该怎么做才能帮孩子避开新型冠状病毒的风险呢？本文针对家长最关心的9个问题做出了解答。 A girl and her father are seen wearing masks at Beijing Railway Station on Jan 21, 2020. 母乳喂养是否仍然安全？ Mothers should take personal protection -- wear a face mask when breastfeeding, wash hands and keep their nipples clean. 在哪种情况下孩子需要去医院？ If the child has cough, fever and other symptoms, but didn't go outside nor had contact with infected patients, parents can …

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