Can the infection of pregnant women be transmitted to the fetus?
Because the mother has a very good protective barrier such as placenta, it will hardly be transmitted to the fetus. But if it is postpartum, if the mother and the baby are together, we should pay attention to isolation. It's best for the baby mother to be isolated from the newborn or wear N95, so that she can breastfeed.
How should pregnant women strengthen their own protection?
For pregnant women, it is necessary to go to the hospital for routine check-up, make an appointment as far as possible, and pay more attention to the standard wearing of N95 mask when going to the hospital to reduce the waiting time. There are some tests that you don't have to go to. When you have some questions, you can consult in the form of online medical treatment.
What if pregnant women have symptoms such as fever?
You can do nucleic acid test or antigen test to determine whether it is COVID-19 infection. Whether COVID-19 is infected or not, the symptomatic measures that need to be taken can be to drink more water, cool down the body, and choose traditional Chinese medicine that pregnant women can use for symptomatic treatment. If you choose western medicine to reduce your fever, if your body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, you can choose acetaminophen for treatment. In particular, it should be noted that a single antipyretic drug should be selected, and it should not be superimposed.
About children
What medicines can families with children store?
Families with children should properly store some first-aid drugs commonly used by children, but it is not recommended to store a large number of drugs. If a large number of drugs are stored improperly, it may lead to children taking them by mistake. As for antipyretics, children over 6 months can choose ibuprofen and acetaminophen, and one of them will do. If children from 2 months to 6 months are not suitable for ibuprofen, acetaminophen can be used. For children within two months, it is not recommended to use antipyretic drugs routinely, and measures such as physical cooling can be taken, and medical treatment can be sought in time.
What situation does the child have a fever and need to see a doctor?
The easiest way to tell is to look at the child's mental state. If the child has fever and other symptoms, but his spirit is good, especially if he can eat, drink and play after the fever has gone down, there is no need to be particularly nervous at this time, and there is no need to go to the hospital immediately. You can continue to observe and treat symptoms at home.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in the following situations: fever lasts for more than 3 days, and there is no sign of improvement; Even if the fever has gone down, the spirit is still not good; Cough is getting worse, which affects daily life and sleep; Breathing, shortness of breath, even dyspnea, obvious hoarseness, etc. Be careful of laryngitis and laryngotracheitis; If you have consciousness disorder or convulsion, you should seek medical attention immediately. It should be noted that children under three months are a special group. In case of fever, it is recommended to see a doctor in time.
About the elderly
How should the elderly protect themselves?
The elderly need special protection, and prevention is the first priority. First of all, vaccinate, including the whole process of vaccination and strengthening the vaccine. Second, I hope that old friends will go out less. Third, strengthen ventilation and pay attention to the warmth of the elderly during ventilation. Fourth, elderly friends with basic diseases should be well controlled at this stage. Fifth, we need to live a regular life in the near future. In addition, family members who do not live with the elderly can reduce their visits to the elderly in the near future and reduce the chance of virus contact.
How long can the elderly produce antibodies after vaccination?
Generally speaking, it takes one to two weeks to produce antibodies after vaccination, but if a relatively high level of antibodies is to be produced, it takes about four weeks after complete immunization. After strengthening immunization, the time to produce antibodies is faster and shorter, and the level of antibodies produced is also higher. This further reminds us that these elderly people who have not completed vaccination should be vaccinated as soon as possible, and those who have not completed reinforcement should be strengthened as soon as possible, so as to play a better protective role.
What conditions do the elderly need to see a doctor?
First, the symptoms persist or worsen, such as persistent fever and even an aggravating trend. Second, there are new symptoms. Third, the aggravation of basic diseases. In addition, some basic diseases are unstable, or some people over 80 years old have not been vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine. This group of people is a high-risk group with severe COVID-19, which needs special attention.
What should be paid attention to in family treatment of cardiovascular patients?
Patients with cardiovascular diseases are infected with COVID-19, so there is no need to worry too much. The main line that needs attention is to manage the basic heart diseases well, use the original drugs of cardiovascular diseases well, increase the immunity of the body, improve the quality of sleep and overcome anxiety. Don't stop using cardiovascular drugs for a long time, which may induce or aggravate the condition. If chest pain persists, go to the hospital for further diagnosis and treatment.