By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 Sx in children are similar to those expected in adults, however sx may be mild (eg, cold-like sx such as fever, rhinorrhea, cough); vomiting and diarrhea have been reported; unknown as yet if children w/ underlying conditions are at higher risk for severe
By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 If confirmed COVID-10 or symptomatic PUI, take all precautions to spreading virus to infant, including hand washing before touching infant and wearing facemask, if possible while breastfeeding. If expressing breast milk manually or w/ breast pump, wash ha
By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 Whether and how to start or continue breastfeeding should be determined by a mother in coordination w/ her family and health care providers
By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 Pregnant health care personnel should follow risk assessment and infection control guidelines for HCP exposed to COVID-19
By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 No info on pregnancy outcomes; pregnancy loss has been observed w/ related coronaviruses (SAR-CoV and MERS-CoV); high fevers in first trimester can increase risk of certain birth defects