Parents of young children might be tempted to skip their children's visits to their doctor during the coronavirus outbreak, but experts say parents should try to keep those appointments, even during lockdown.
are assessed at every regular pediatric visit, and with end-of-year celebrations canceled and parents facing unique challenges, Costello notes,"kids feel like it's the end of the world."
For certain appointments, such as those intended to follow-up on known problems, assess new medications or obtain a referral to a specialist,"We think about a quarter of our visits could be managed with virtual visits," Costello said, noting that telehealth has actually enhanced care for some patients.
But telehealth is no substitute for time-sensitive vaccination or sick visits, pediatricians warn, and"you can't really look at an ear through a screen to diagnose an ear infection, or swab a throat for strep," Bracho-Sanchez said.traveling to families' homesBoston Medical Center created a"mobile clinic" with a donated ambulance that delivers health care across Boston.
However, not every zip code has access to mobile clinics, leaving some children without care. Pediatricians urge these families to seek care when appropriate.Although adults with chronic diseases should avoid hospitals when possible, families should be reassured that extensive measures are being taken to prevent the spread of infection.
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