NEW COVID-19 SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN

Coronavirus symptoms in babies and children.

Generally, COVID-19 symptoms are milder in children than in adults.

Fever and cough are common COVID-19 symptoms in both adults and children; shortness of breath is more likely to be seen in adults. Children can have pneumonia, with or without obvious symptoms. They can also experience sore throat, excessive fatigue or diarrhea.

However, serious illness in children with COVID-19 is possible, and parents should stay alert if their child is diagnosed with, or shows signs of, the disease. infants with a positive COVID-19 test became critically ill. Severe illness rates were lower in older children, but there were rare cases of children in each age group requiring hospitalization.


It’s important to follow guidelines if you think your child is sick with corona virus.Parents and caretakers should trust their instincts and contact their pediatrician or family care practitioner if their child seems ill, especially if cough or fever are present.

PIMS can cause inflammation of the blood vessels throughout the body. The inflammation can limit blood flow, damaging the heart and other organs.

Certain symptoms may mean an inflammatory problems. Parents should look out for: Abdominal (belly) pain, vomiting and diarrhea,a red rash, red cracked lips, red eyes,high fever, swollen glands on the neck, swollen hands or feet.