8 Pediatrician-Recommended<br />Tips for Protecting Your Child<br />Against the Coronavirus With the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in<br />the United States having officially surpassed 1,000, it’s important to take steps to keep your<br />kids informed, safe and prepared. Here are eight tips for protecting<br />you children against COVID-19, as<br />recommended by Dr. Kelly Fradin,<br />a New York-based pediatrician. 1. Teach your children to wash their hands<br />with soap and water for the CDC’s recommended<br />time of at least 20 seconds. 2. If your child needs a quick way to clean their hands,<br />use hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol. 3. Remind your child to<br />avoid shaking hands, as it's<br />an easy way to spread germs. 4. Prepare for a possible quarantine<br />situation by stocking up on your<br />child’s essentials, such as diapers,<br />medications and wipes. 5. Urge your children to take their shoes off<br />when they come home, as shoes can pick up<br />a variety of bacteria throughout the day. 6. Try avoiding highly-trafficked<br />places such as the mall. The CDC<br />believes COVID-19 spreads through<br />close person-to-person contact. 7. Thoroughly clean surfaces and areas<br />of your house that are high-use, such<br />as toys, tablets and refrigerator doors. 8. Take your kids outside to play. It<br />will not only help distract them, but also<br />potentially improve their immune function.
