(PTI/File)Several paediatricians have observed a sense of panic among parents over a speculated rise in paediatric cases with Covid-19. At a meeting with municipal corporation authorities on Tuesday to set up a local level paediatric Covid task force, experts reiterated that while most countries are facing other waves of the pandemic, the severity of cases was extremely low in this group. Dr Sanjay Natu, chairman of Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Pune chapter, told The Indian Express that the meeting was held with a view to prepare in the eventuality of more Covid cases in the paediatric age group. Paediatric vaccination will take another year and while Covid appropriate behaviour should be followed, they can play outdoors,” Vaidya said. Dr Sanjeev Wavare, assistant health chief of Pune Municipal Corporation, said a city-level paediatric Covid task force will be set up to assess the situation.

Source: Indian Express May 11, 2021 16:37 UTC