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New Delhi: Use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies is not recommended for those less than 18 years of age, irrespective of the severity of COVID infection, and if steroids are used, they should be...

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Covid-19 management guidelines for children revised - Whats recommended, whats not - Health ministry also said that masks are not recommended for children aged five years and below.

New Delhi, January 20Use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies is not recommended for those less than 18 years of age, irrespective of severity of Covid infection, and if steroids are used, they shou

The available data from other countries suggests that the disease caused by the Omicron variant is less severe. However, there is a need for a careful watch, as the current wave evolves, the ministry said. It categorised cases as asymptomatic, mild, moderate and severe. Face Masks Not Recommended For Children Below 5 Years, Says Govt Revised COVID-19 Guidelines.

Those aged 6-11 years may wear it depending on the ability of the child to use a mask safely and appropriately under direct supervision of parents, it said.

New Delhi, January 20The health ministry in its new Covid guidance on children advised against the use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies on children less than 18 years of age, irrespective of the

COVID-19: Govt issues revised guidelines on use of drugs, masks for children

Use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies is not recommended for those less than 18 years of age, irrespective of severity of Covid infection, and if steroids are used, they should be tapered over 10 to 14 days, subject to clinical improvement, the government said on Thursday. In the 'Revised Comprehensive Guidelines for Management of Covid-19 in Children and Adolescents

Use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies is not recommended for those less than 18 years of age, irrespective of severity of Covid infection, the government said on Thursday.