Law Of Self Defend

Don’t visit babies during the coronavirus pandemic. Not only is there a risk of transmitting the COVID-19 virus, but there are also many other dangers that might occur.

Visiting newborn babies from family members or friends has become commonplace. Usually, many people would like to bring gifts for their little ones and mother. However, it can be dangerous for babies if the outsiders visit them during coronavirus pandemic, even it can be deadly. Therefore people should be careful while visiting babies.

This is what happened to an 8-day old baby in Kudus, Central Java, Indonesia, at the end of July. The baby died after contracting the coronavirus, even though previously he had no comorbidities.

Coronavirus Cases In Infants And Children Are Increasing

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the increase in coronavirus cases in infants and children has increased. Nearly 6 million cases of COVID-19 occurred in adolescents aged 15-24 years. This figure is up 15 percent compared to last month.

Not only that but the increase in COVID-19 cases in children aged 5-14 years has also increased by 4.6 percent worldwide. So, what about India?

In India itself, based on data from the positive age group for COVID-19 from the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, the number of children aged 0-5 years who are positive for the coronavirus is 2.4 %. This amount is equivalent to children who have been treated or have recovered from the coronavirus.

Reasons For Not Visiting New Born Babies During The Coronavirus Pandemic

With the increasing number of positive cases in infants and children, many doctors from the COVID-19 Task Force reminded the public not to visit newborns at the hospital or the baby’s house.

They hope that the public will remain disciplined in maintaining distance, especially for those susceptible to the COVID-19 virus, such as newborns.

In response to this, many other doctors agreed on it. According to them, there are several reasons why visiting babies during the coronavirus pandemic is not recommended, namely:

• Babies Are At Risk Of Contracting The Corona Virus

Infants, children, and the elderly are the groups most vulnerable to contracting the coronavirus. The reason is these three groups do not have a strong enough immune system like young adults. Therefore visiting newborns only puts them at higher risk of contracting the virus.

Even though outsiders used protections such as a mask or face shield, the risk of transmitting the coronavirus remains high. It could be from touch or viruses that may still survive in the air.

• Babies Are At Risk Of Contracting Other Diseases

Apart from the coronavirus, babies are also susceptible to bacteria and other diseases, causing germs that you may bring from outside your home.

According to the doctors, the viruses that most often affect newborns are influenza, herpes, and respiratory infections.

When you see a baby, you will feel anxious and want to hold or even kiss him. Both of these can transmit dangerous viruses such as herpes to the baby. Especially if visitors often touch and kiss newborns.

• In Case You Don’t Know Your Own Health Condition.   

The symptoms of COVID-19 can vary from person to person. There are common symptoms, such as coughing and shortness of breath. However, some people experience unusual symptoms, even if they are not at all.

And according to physicians, People without symptoms are the most dangerous to transmit the virus. That is because the sufferer himself is not aware that he is positive for COVID-19.

Coronavirus Pandemic Newborns, What Risks Arise?

According to many specialists, be it an adult or a newborn, both have dangerous risks if not handled properly.

Just like adults, babies who are positive for the coronavirus will also have a fever. After that, the baby will look fussy and sweaty due to increased body temperature. Babies also don’t want to breastfeed, which results in a lack of nutritional intake for your baby. And If the infection worsens, the baby can experience respiratory distress that leads to respiratory failure and even death.  

Besides, baby weight loss can also occur. That is why This is because, during COVID-19 treatment, the baby’s nutritional intake will be different from normal.

Babies will also use assistive devices such as infusions where the risk of swelling of the hands/feet (where the infusion is attached) or experiencing thrombophlebitis which is inflammation in the blood vessels due to a buildup of blood. Therefore, to avoid any of the above, try to refrain from visiting babies during coronavirus pandemic.