Advice for parents during #coronavirus – A THREAD

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Whilst coronavirus is infectious to children it is rarely serious. If your child is unwell it is likely to be a non-coronavirus illness, rather than the coronavirus itself.

Please follow this advice from @RCPCHtweets

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Whilst it& #39;s extremely important to follow Government advice to stay at home during this period, it can be confusing to know what to do when your child is unwell or injured.

NHS 111, GPs & hospitals continue to provide the same safe care that they have always done. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blue heart" aria-label="Emoji: Blue heart">

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚠️" title="Warning sign" aria-label="Emoji: Warning sign"> You need urgent help if your child has any of the following https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Downwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Downwards arrow"> https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Go to the nearest A&E department or phone 999

@RCPCHtweets

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You need to contact a doctor or nurse today if your child has any of the following https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Downwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Downwards arrow"> https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Please ring your GP surgery or call NHS 111 – dial 111

@RCPCHtweets

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Continue providing your child’s care at home if none of the previously mentioned features are present. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> If you are still concerned about your child, call NHS 111 – dial 111.

For information in full visit: https://bit.ly/Adviceforparents

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