When a mother is struck by the flu, it is crucial to take steps to protect her baby and prevent infection. Below are tips and strategies based on best medical and preventive practices.
Basic measures to prevent contagion
The flu is highly contagious and can be easily transmitted through close contact, making it essential to implement rigorous hygiene practices.
- Handwashing: Wash your hands with water y soap for at least 20 seconds before touching the baby or any objects connected to him/her. If water is not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Use of masks: Always wear masks when around the baby to prevent particles from entering the baby. respiratory get to him.
- Cover sneezes and coughs: Use a tissue or the inside of your elbow to cover your cough or sneeze. Discard the tissue immediately and wash your hands.
- Daily cleaning: disinfect toys, rattles, baby bottles and other frequently used surfaces in the home.
Specific care if the mother is sick
A sick mother should take extreme precautions to minimize the risk of transmitting the virus to the baby.
- Keep distance: Avoid, as far as possible, direct contact with the baby except in necessary situations.
- Clean clothes: Change your clothes before holding your baby, especially if your baby has sneezed or coughed into them.
- Additional assistance: If possible, ask family or friends for help to care for your baby during the days when contagion is most common.
- Avoid self-medication: Always consult a doctor before taking any medicine, especially if you are breastfeeding.
Preventive strategies for the family environment
The environment in which the baby is located plays a crucial role in preventing the flu.
- Family vaccination: All household members who live with the baby should be vaccinated against the flu to create a circle of protección around the minor.
- Ventilation and cleaning: Make sure to keep spaces well ventilated and clean to reduce the viral load in the air and on surfaces.
- Isolation of sick people: If other household members have the flu, prevent them from having direct contact with the baby. If it is unavoidable, have them wear masks and wash their hands frequently.
Medical care and pediatric consultation
If your baby has symptoms such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing, it is essential to see a pediatrician immediately. Here are some recommendations:
- Continuous monitoring: Monitor your baby's temperature regularly and observe any changes in his or her behavior.
- Symptomatic treatment: As directed by your doctor, administer specific medications to relieve fever or symptoms of discomfort.
- Avoid self-medication: Never give medication to your baby without strict advice from a doctor.
Protecting a newborn or young baby from the flu takes effort and planning, but these steps can make a difference. The key is to maintain high standards of hygiene, have support and, above all, act consciously in the best interest of the baby.
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