Coronavirus: when a child is infected 【新型コロナウイルス】子どもが感染したとき Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp 2023/06/05 Monday Announcements, Coronavirus For the person infected with the coronavirus It is recommended that the child does not leave the house for 5 days after the onset of symptoms and for 24 hours after the symptoms subside, as the risk of infecting others is high. Until 10 days have passed, wear a mask and be careful not to spread the infection to others. For caregivers and family members living in the same household Pay attention to your own physical condition Take special care during the first five days, starting from day 0 of the onset of illness in the infected person. The disease can develop up to the 7th day. Avoid crowded places and wear a mask when going out. Avoid contact with people at high risk of worsening symptoms and be careful not to spread the disease to others. Guidelines for seeking medical advice Observe the patient’s mood, appetite, and breathing. If the person is in a good mood, has a good appetite and normal skin color, there is basically no need to worry. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor. If you’re not sure whether or not to see a doctor, or if it’s late at night or a holiday, use the telephone consultation service. Telephone consultation services in times of crisis Mie Kodomo Iryo Dial (in Japanese language only) Specialized medical consultants are available to provide telephone advice about illnesses in children. Target-person Children under 18 years of age and their families Consultation content Childhood illnesses, medication and accidents. Period of consultations Monday to Saturday, from 19:30 to 20:00 Sundays, public holidays and New Year and New Year holidays (December 31 to January 3) 8:00 am – 8:00 am (24 hours) Phone number ＃８０００ *If #8000 does not connect, call 059-232-9955. *The consultation is free, but call charges are paid by the user. ＜Other details＞ For symptoms that are not enough to call an ambulance, information is available about medical institutions that can accept the patient. · Iryo Net Mie * Click the link to go to an external website. (Searchable in English). You can view various information about medical institutions that can accept patients and all medical institutions in the Prefecture · Mie Emergency Medical Information Center (Mieken Kyukyu Iryo Joho Center) TEL: 059-229-1199 (in Japanese only) Information about medical institutions available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. (This is not a consultation phone). Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp « Coronavirus: what to do if you feel unwell Coronavirus: when a family member is infected » ↑↑ Next Information ↑↑ Coronavirus: what to do if you feel unwell 2023/06/05 Monday Announcements, Coronavirus 【新型コロナウイルス】体調に異変を感じたら Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp What to do if you think you may have been infected with the coronavirus Before going to a medical institution:: Check your symptoms and your medications. Verify using a government-approved test kit. If your test is positive If the symptoms are mild, start treatment at home or elsewhere. In case of a negative result If symptoms are present, continue with the basic infection preventive measures such as wearing a mask and washing your hands. *People at high risk of serious illness, such as the elderly, people with underlying medical conditions, pregnant women, etc., and people with severe symptoms who wish to receive medical attention, should contact a medical facility. Contact a medical institution in advance when going for a medical examination Please take necessary infection control measures when visiting medical institutions, pharmacies and facilities for the elderly. The coronavirus is highly contagious, so wear a mask to protect people who are at high risk of it getting worse. Thing to prepare when you feel unwell Novel coronavirus antigen qualitative test kit. *Choose government-approved “in vitro diagnostic” (Taigai Shindan-yo Iryo-hin) or “category 1” tests. “Research use” is not approved by the government. Antipyretic and analgesic drugs Contact details for telephone consultation Consultation centers are open 24 hours a day, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (in Japanese only) Kuwana Public Health Center: 0594-24-3619 Ise Public Health Center: 0596-27-5140 Yokkaichi Public Health Center: 059-352-0594 Iga Public Health Center: 0595-24-8050 Suzuka Public Health Center: 059-392-5010 Owase Public Health Center: 0597-23-3456 Tsu Public Health Center: 059-223-5345 Kumano Public Health Center: 0597-89-6161 Matsusaka Public Health Center: 0598-50-0518 If you want to consult in a foreign language, call Mieco (Mie Consultation Center for Foreign Residents). Phone number: 080-3300-8077 Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and year-end and New Year holidays). Languages available: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepali, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese. Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp