Charlotte Thomas Content writer Are children more at risk, do face masks ACTUALLY work, and can it travel on parcels from China? We sort the coronavirus fact from unhelpful fiction.
Most cases of coronavirus in children have been mild and Netmums' GP Dr. Kenny Livingstone says, 'some studies have indicated that it is less harmful to pregnant women and children.' If you're healthy, there's no evidence that wearing a mask when you're out and about will help to prevent you catching coronavirus. It can also be difficult for young children to breathe when wearing masks.
Public Health England is advising that it's not necessary for schools to close to stem the spread of coronavirus. In most cases, children only need to stay at home if there's a chance that they could already have coronavirus . Current pneumonia and flu vaccines will not offer protection against coronavirus. However, they do protect your child from similar illnesses, so it's still well worth having them as part of the routine immunisations.
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