Srivastava also advised the States to enhance awareness among the population regarding the prevention of transmission of the virus with simple measures such as washing hands often with soap and water; avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands; avoid close contact with people who are exhibiting symptoms of the disease; cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, etc
Antibiotics play no major role in infections but could potentially damage the child’s gut immunity. Hence desirable to avoid them and strictly avoid self medication, says Dr Vyakaranam
