Government is also sensitising paediatricians with regard to COVID-19 treatment protocols and management
As a preparedness measure to counter a third wave of COVID-19, Tamil Nadu is ramping up infrastructure in paediatric wards and sensitising paediatricians to COVID-19 treatment protocols and management.
While whether the third wave of infections will largely affect children is still being debated, health officials and experts in the State are of the view that Tamil Nadu needs to be prepared, keeping in mind the experiences from the last two waves.
“All medical colleges and district headquarters hospitals are creating additional bed capacity over and above the existing paediatric capacity along with intensive care units,” Health Secretary J. Radhakrishnan said.
During a presentation to the Chief Minister, health officials had said that for paediatric preparedness during the third wave, regular screening and steps to vaccinate those under 18 were of utmost importance….