Very contagious, viruses responsible for bronchiolitis affect the bronchi of babies and can be responsible for complications requiring hospitalization. These particularly resistant viruses can live on objects for up to 6 hours (changing table, toys, high chair, etc.). Also the Inpes regularly recalls the reflexes to have to limit the risks of transmission. Because if some of them have become for most of the French a reflex, others are still little adopted.
• Do not kiss a baby on the face or on the hands in case of a cold and cough.
Even though two thirds of parents of children under 5 never kiss them when they are sick, some continue to do so often or even systematically.
• Se wash your hands regularly with water and soap for at least thirty seconds, especially before caring for a baby. And above all, remember to always use soap when washing your hands with water. If necessary, the hydro-alcoholic solution can replace water and soap. But not systematically because, in the event of too frequent use, the hydroalcoholic gel damages the hydrolipidic film which protects the skin.
• Sneeze and cough while covering your mouth with your elbow, arm / sleeve or a disposable tissue. Almost all French people cover their mouth when sneezing or coughing (98%) mainly with the hand but much more rarely with the elbow.
• Wear a surgical mask when looking after baby. Few parents of young children use this mask on sale in pharmacies to avoid contaminating those around them. when they have a cold or seized up.
Apart from these hygiene tips, it is important to avoid visits from sick people (with colds, in particular) or to avoid visiting them with a baby. It is also important to avoid taking an infant to public places where he might be in contact with sick people (shopping centers, public transport, etc.), especially if he is less than 6 months old.
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