Should children be vaccinated before schools reopen?

It has been over a year since the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc in our lives and the virus continues to haunt us. The cases are on a decline after the second wave, the vaccination drive for those above 18 is on, but educational institutions are yet to open. 

As parents prepare their children back to the classroom, they should also ensure that their children have adequate information on how to keep themselves healthy. Here are a few safety measures that can help children stay healthy during the back-to-school season.

Hospitals start routine immunisation for tiny tots at home

With Covid-19 disrupting child immunisation, children’s hospitals are now planning ahead. Before the third wave of the pandemic hits, they are going door-to-door with standard vaccines against rotavirus, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, measles and seasonal flu.

A sudden spike in bronchiolitis cases among infants and young children’: Doctors

There has been a sudden uptick in the number of bronchiolitis cases, caused due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, in children, say experts. The spike, they say, is due to seasonal changes, as winter is fast approaching.