+ What are the symptoms of Omicron?

Symptoms of Omicron are similar to other strains of COVID-19. Many people report symptoms, including sore throat, fatigue, headache, dry cough, congestion, and fever. Loss of taste and odor has been reported to be rare with Omicron.

- This type of infection causes more severe and milder symptoms. 

Omicron also appears to cause croup, a childhood disorder. Croup is usually caused by a seasonal infection, usually parainfluenza, and occurs when a child's upper lungs become painful or swollen. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, hoarseness, and wheezing with wheezing. 

Omicron seems to affect the upper part of the lung more than the lungs, which explains a disease similar to croup and bronchiolitis. 

Usually, croup can be fixed with home support and repaired/repaired in 3-5 days. However, if your child has any of these symptoms, call their doctor.

+ If Omicron is more contagious and contagious, can the vaccine still be effective?

Infectious diseases can be contracted, but vaccines still offer important protections, especially against hospitalizations and long-term problems. However, we know that vaccines are also important for the prevention of COVID-19 because vaccine effectiveness decreases over time. The CDC now recommends increasing the dose for people 12 and older 5 months after the first dose is finished. The purpose of vaccinations is to train the immune system to fight infections quickly. The first two injections of COVID-19 tell the body what the virus looks like and give it a chance to fight it off. However, over time your body may need to be alerted. The vaccine is that warning. The vaccine is recommended for children aged 5 to 11, so it is important that children of this age are vaccinated.

+ What should I do if my child is tested for COVID?

If your child has similar symptoms with COVID-19 and a home antigen test is fine, no further testing is needed. However, if the child has symptoms or is infected with SARS-CoV-2 and the antigen test is negative, a PCR test may be needed. PCR can diagnose illness less often and it is important to know if someone is sick. If your child is diagnosed with COVID-19, stay home and follow isolation and isolation guidelines. It is important to share the results with people you have met or who have been diagnosed 48 hours before the onset of symptoms.

As a parent or caregiver, repeat and comfort your child as needed. Knowing they have COVID-19 can be dangerous for children or teens. Answer their questions about their age as best you can. Treatment may include rest, hydration, a healthy diet, and age appropriate administration of ibuprofen or acetaminophen for fever, nausea, or vomiting.

 A humidifier can help children with runny noses.

- Infants with a fever of 100.4°F or higher (<2 months)

- Severe chest pain, shortness of breath, shortness of breath or fainting, hemoptysis

- Severe asthma

- Severe dehydration (baby tired, dry lips or mouth, no urine for 4-6 hours, vomiting, diarrhea)

- Severe allergic reactions (swelling, shortness of breath)

- Changes in the brain (child having trouble waking up or feeling dizzy upon waking), seizures, fever, and stiff neck, talking, looking, walking, or moving

- Concerns about safety and feelings of self-harm towards others or others

- blue lips or face

When your child returns from illness, you can end the exclusion and return to school and other activities according to the city health department. Talk to your doctor about returning to sports or other activities. 

Depending on the severity of the symptoms your child is experiencing, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you follow these guidelines:

 Adolescent Sports: Vaccine-19 Safety List - HealthyChildren.org. 

Continue to use palliative care techniques, including home care when sick, isolation, hand hygiene, and blankets. Get vaccinated if needed and boost 5 months after you finish your first dose and are 12 or older.