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COVID-19: At which age should children start wearing a mask in the UAE?

Paediatricians offer best practices to introduce mask-wearing early to combat coronavirus

Published: June 30, 2020 18:56 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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Children face mask — As per the directives by UAE authorities, children above the age of six should wear a mask when outdoors. Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — Children have been allowed to enter malls and restaurants. Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — Read about the announcement made on June 17 here: gulfnews.com/1.1592412137744 Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — You can start training children at an earlier age to wear masks when outdoors. Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — Dr Brindha Balasubramanian, Specialist pediatrician, Prime Hospital, said that children over the age of two can be encouraged to wear mask outdoors. Image Credit: Stock image

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Face masks for children — Read about the announcement here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1596516572156 Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — Talk to children about the virus and how to stay safe. Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — This is a new experience for children as well. Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — Encourage children to get involved in making paper or cloth masks as fun activities. Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — Follow best practices when it comes to social interactions and avoiding big gatherings. Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — If you experience any symptoms, immediately get medical advice. Image Credit: Stock image

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children face mask 12 new — Dr Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician at Zulekha Hospital, also advised parents to introduce masks early. Image Credit:

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Children face mask — For children under two, it may be a choking hazard, but for those older, masks can be introduced gently. Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — Children also have a sense of conformity to social norms, which can be encouraged for mask wearing. Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — Avoid going outdoors as much as possible. Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — Find the right outdoor activity Image Credit: Stock image

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Children face mask — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Stock image

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