"When children hated the mask?" Information for parents on the HP March 22 21:35
As the spread of the new coronavirus spreads, the Japan Society of Pediatrics introduces information for parents who are worried about dealing with children, such as "What to do if a child hates a mask," on its website.
In this, there is an item `` Whether children should wear a mask '', it is not practical for small children to wear a mask, and children are protected from being transmitted from parents at home in most cases It is important that people are not infected and that hand washing and disinfection of toys are important.
Regarding "Should we stop breastfeeding?", It is necessary to avoid direct breastfeeding if the mother is infected, as there is a risk of being infected by contact or coughing.
And if the mother has a fever and the condition is stable, it seems that it is possible to breast-feed and milk after washing the hands.
In addition, specific examples are given to show what kind of symptoms a child might have to consult a medical institution for infection.
You can see how to deal with children from the "Pediatrics" section of the website of the Japanese Society of Pediatrics.