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Navigating Quarantine with Kids: A Parent's Survival Guide

Keeping your family safe and sane during quarantine? This guide offers practical tips and strategies for navigating isolation with children.
Vishvas Sowmyanarayanan
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Vishvas Sowmyanarayanan
Navigating Quarantine with Kids: A Parent's Survival Guide

Introduction

Words like ‘quarantine’ and ‘isolation’ were introduced into our daily vocabulary in 2020 for everyone worldwide. Although they are very different words, they are generally used interchangeably, and with the new HMPV virus, people are starting to use them more. For parents, these words are very important as they not only have to keep themselves safe but their kids too.

So we’re here to help give some quarantine and isolation guidelines for families while ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of their little ones.

What’s the Difference Between Quarantine and Isolation?

As we said, the terms are often used interchangeably, but quarantine and isolation are very different, and they serve distinct purposes:

  • Quarantine is for people who may have been exposed to a contagious disease but are not showing symptoms. It’s a preventive measure to limit potential spread.

  • Isolation is for people who are confirmed to have the disease. It involves separating them from others to prevent transmission.

For families, understanding these differences is vital for implementing the right protocols.