01. If a family member is infected with COVID-19, will the baby definitely be infected? How to do a good job of protection?
COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through close contact, respiratory droplets, and other respiratory methods. Newborns have weaker immune function, so there is still a probability of family members being infected and the baby being infected. But don't worry, the best protection is to isolate infected family members in a single room, wear N95 masks, pay attention to hand hygiene, and disinfect items that come into contact with newborns.
How to properly disinfect the environment if a family member is infected with COVID-19?
Chlorine containing disinfectant has strong virus killing ability and is suitable for surface disinfection of household environment items such as tiles and plastics. The optimal concentration of alcohol is 75%, which can be sprayed or wiped on door handles, courier box surfaces, tables, chairs, mobile phones, etc. Be careful not to burn and avoid open flames. Physical disinfection is recommended as the first choice for clothing disinfection, such as 60 ℃ hot water, immersion disinfection for 30 minutes. The detergent disinfectant on the market usually contains phenol disinfectant, which can inactivate COVID-19 at a certain concentration. When disinfecting the environment, newborn skin and mucous membranes should be avoided from coming into contact with disinfectants, and newborn clothing can be disinfected at high temperatures.
03. Can newborns be infected with COVID-19?
At present, there is no clear evidence in China that COVID-19 can be transmitted vertically from the mother to the newborn, but the immune function of newborns is not perfect, so it is still necessary to avoid infection through close contact with family members and respiratory tract.
04. What are the symptoms of COVID-19 infection in newborns?
Newborns infected with COVID-19 mainly present with fever, some accompanied by coughing, vomiting, poor breastfeeding, and diarrhea.
05. Can a newborn infected with COVID-19 have fever and take antipyretic medication?
Children over 3 months old who have a fever can choose appropriate antipyretic drugs, but newborns cannot use them as they may cause liver, kidney, and gastrointestinal damage. It is recommended to choose physical cooling methods (such as opening bags and wearing fewer clothes for cooling, warm water baths, etc.).
06. Will a newborn infected with COVID-19 develop into pneumonia?
Some newborns may develop lower respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia, but currently the clinical manifestations of COVID-19 infected newborns with pneumonia are not severe and are mild pneumonia. Active symptomatic treatment can lead to smooth recovery.
Should antibiotics be used for newborns infected with COVID-19?
Simple COVID-19 infection is a typical viral infection that does not require antibiotic treatment, and antibiotic treatment is ineffective. But if combined with bacterial infection, antibiotic treatment is required.
08. What medicine should be used for coughing in newborns infected with COVID-19?
Newborns can choose cough medications that can be used, such as Xingbei cough suppressant, Feire cough and asthma oral liquid, etc.
09. What should be paid attention to when a newborn is infected with COVID-19? Do I have to seek medical attention? Do I have to be hospitalized?
If a newborn has a fever, it is necessary to seek medical attention and be hospitalized for monitoring and treatment. If you are only infected with COVID-19, have no fever, and have good mental health, you can observe at home. If you have cough, take cough suppressants accordingly, closely monitor body temperature, breastfeeding, and other conditions. If you experience fever, difficulty breathing, mental weakness, poor breastfeeding, diarrhea, etc., seek medical attention immediately.
10. Can newborns with COVID-19 take a shower?
It can take a shower and help assist in the physical cooling of newborns, but it needs to be wiped dry in a timely manner to avoid direct convection blowing on the child and causing them to catch a cold.