As experts warn that a possible third wave of Covid-19 may strike quicker than expected, concern over the states preparedness has risen in the state, as many fear that it may hit a larger portion of the paediatric Population, even though others wont be spared either.
The government is preparing on the assumption that a little more than 12% of the positive cases will be children when the third wave strikes. As it stands, those under 18 are the only category not eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.
The state has adopted the guidelines of the Indian academy of paediatrics (IPA) for minimum standards of PICUs. Also, the guidelines issued by the Union ministry of Health and family welfare in June for evidence-based management of children have been adopted.