'Covid is a viral infection and like many other viruses, it has been around for some time. Kuldeep Kumar Grover, Head of critical care & Pulmonology - CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon. In adenovirus though, other symptoms like redness of eyes, conjunctivitis and watery eyes can be seen through which we can differentiate between the two, says Dr. The symptoms to watch out among kids remain same as we have seen in recent times which primarily include high fever, coughing, head and body ache, fatigue, runny nose to name a few which are very similar to other flu and adenovirus symptoms. The cases though are mild and not very severe. 'In the past few days there have been reports of children less than 15 years getting infected with Covid.

(Also read: All about XBB.1.16, new Omicron variant behind India's Covid-19 spike, from symptoms to risk factors) Experts say one should not take the current surge in Covid cases lightly especially when it comes to high-risk children who have any kind of health complication.(Pixabay) Signs of Covid in kids Especially when it comes to high-risk children who have any kind of health complication like diabetes, asthma, heart disease among other issues, symptoms should be monitored closely. Experts say one should not take the current surge in Covid cases lightly. Children who have cough, cold, stomach flu and other flu-like symptoms should not be sent to school and get tested for Covid. Considering kids are vulnerable to viral infections and diseases like RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), flu, adenovirus and Covid are on rise, it's imperative to get them vaccinated if eligible, promote regular handwashing, and wearing masks (kids over 5 years). Covid-19 cases in children have been on rise in the past few days in kids under 15 years of age and while the symptoms are mostly mild in the little ones, experts have warned parents to take Covid-appropriate measures for preventing spread.

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