The AAP said in a statement that during the last week of October, 0001,000 new cases were reported in children, “larger than the week before the epidemic.” More than 853,000 children have tested positive for Covid-19 since the epidemic began on October 29, AAP said, adding that about 200,000 new cases were reported during the month of October.
“This is a strong reminder that everyone is being affected by this epidemic – including our children and adolescents,” your president, Dr. Sally Goza, said in a statement.
“The virus is very contagious, and as we see spikes in many communities, children are also more likely to be infected,” Goza said.
However, the number is probably under-calculated, the AAP said. Because the symptoms in children are always mild and feel like a common cold or virus, many children go untested.
Symptoms in children
Unusual symptoms may include “covid toes” – a sudden redness of the toes and other extremities, a sudden decrease in taste and smell and opacity, a very contagious condition, also known as pink eye.
While cases of serious illness due to Covid-19 are rare in children, serious illness has been reported, mostly in infants less than a year old.
Long-term effects are not known
The CVC said that more severe cases of Covid-1 of mainly in children with internal health conditions, including lung disease, including asthma, are the most commonly reported condition (55%). While in a small percentage, children Disability (%%), Immune Disorder (%%), Diabetes (%%), Mental Conditions (%%), Cardiovascular Disease (%%) and Severe Obesity (%%) There were also significant cases of significant Covid-19.
The AAP says more urgent studies are needed and more data is needed on how the virus can affect the health of CHLD in the long run, both physically, emotionally and mentally, the AAP says.
“Not only are children experiencing the direct effects of the virus and getting sick, but the epidemic has changed the crucial stage of their lives’ development and education,” Goza said.
He said children are very concerned about long-term harm, especially black and Hispanic children, who are becoming increasingly infected. “This includes not only children who test positive for the virus, but everyone in these communities who are disproportionately harming emotional and mental health.”
Be careful
Cold temperatures are taking many people from the inside to the nearest part, where the virus spreads more easily. In addition, upcoming holiday travel can put both children and adults at greater risk as the family reunites.
Given the growing number of cases and hospitalizations across the country at the moment, AAP is considering keeping families more vigilant and canceling Thanksgiving or other holiday plans.
“We can protect everyone in our community by keeping a physical distance, wearing masks and following other recommendations from our doctors and public health experts,” Goza said.
“We are entering a severe wave of infection across the country. We will encourage family holiday gatherings to be avoided if possible, especially if there are more at-risk individuals at home,” said Drs. Yvonne Maldonado said. Diseases.
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