Chinese authorities confirmed that this new strain of coronavirus can spread from person to person. This new virus causes a new type of pneumonia. Although we don’t have all the data on hand, it is assumed that it’s similar to the Sars virus outbreak in the early 200s. Also, it is believed that the number of infected people are far greater than the reported number provided by Chinese authorities. It can be in the thousands given its rapid spread from human to human. This time period also represents one of the busiest of the year given the Chinese New Year as millions of people travel across China.

What do we about this new virus so far?

• From a medical perspective this new respiratory virus has been labelled 2019-nCoV. This particular virus has not been identified in humans before.
• There are broad number of respiratory viruses (coronaviruses) but only 6, now 7 are known to infect people
• Coronavirus symptoms consists of fever, shortness of breath, cough and overall difficulty of breathing
• People are encourage to cook meat and eggs thoroughly as it is believe that the virus stems from animals

Travel restrictions?

So far, the World Health Organization mentioned that there are no immediate travel restrictions on travel due to the new coronavirus outbreak in China. However, guidance was provide for countries that are most likely to be affected in the region, preparing for a potential larger outbreak. Other countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan have implemented check points at airports and have been screening passengers coming from China. US has also implemented such measures at major airports in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

What are the Chinese authorities doing?

For the first time, Chinese President Xi Jinping publicly addressed the new virus outbreak, saying that it must be contained and dealt with immediately. Other government authorities said that they’ll work with all parties involved to deal with the virus. As more cases become apparent, we’ll know more in the coming weeks.

What impact can we see during and after Chinese Lunar New Year?

As mentioned, the Chinese Lunar New Year is the busiest traveling period in China. Millions travel across the country. The fear of containment is high as people travel via various methods that can’t all be contained. Wuhan is know for being a traveling hub also. As people travel via buses, trains, plains, it’ll be very difficult to monitor everyone. Some people are wearing masks and those showing signs of fever, cough and have breathing difficulties have been registered and are checked into nearby hospitals.

Authorities in North America believe that at the moment there’s little risk in having a major impact. We’ll be able to get more information as the Chinese Lunar New Year passes and more information becomes available on the new coronavirus in China. As far as we know, there’s no travel ban but as always it’s always best to avoid any unnecessary traveling to the affected region.

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The most updated clinically research solution that proves to be the best baby eczema treatment, without costing anything? Sunlight! The latest findings from The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology concluded that sunlight (UV light) exposure seems to be more beneficial than vitamin D supplementation in babies that are six months and under. The main benefit of sunlight is that it prevents eczema and other skin related allergies in the fist year.

Without getting too scientific, the study’s main goal was to determine the effect of early postnatal vitamin D supplementation on infant eczema and immune development. For more details on the actual sample used and methodology, including the actual results, see The Latest Eczema Findings report.

So what can we do as parents to prevent our children from eczema?

Benefits of being in the sun with your baby.

1. Know the right time

We’re not talking about prolonged sun exposure but getting about 15 to 20 minutes of sunlight in the morning or late afternoon when the sun is not as hot works best. 8:30am – 9:30am or 4:30pm-5:30pm. So, get out and enjoy the rays with your baby. 

2. Right clothing

You’ll want to have most of the skin exposed, so pick the right clothing. Ideally, you’ll want to have the chest and back exposed entirely if possible. For those extra sunny days, use a light cloth to cover the eyes to avoid any damage to the eyes.

3. Right place

If you don’t have access to a rooftop patio, a deck, garden or able to get out, you can easily place the baby in from of a window. If it’s too windy outside, you can leave the window closed as natural light can still penetrate through the glass.

4. Check with your doctor

You may want to check with your doctor before exposing your baby to the sun. Although most doctors will be OK with the idea, if your child is sensitive to anything that is sun related, it’s best to check first.

5. Enjoying the sun 

There’s no better way to connect with your baby than being in the sun. The light and energy that you both get is one of the greatest morning rituals you can practise. Speak to your baby and even do a light massage now and then. Perfect time for bonding.

Here you have it. There’s no need for expensive baby eczema treatment or various eczema creams that claim miracles. The miracle is in nature. So get out and enjoy this precious time with your baby knowing that sunlight is a great natural way to get vitamin D which in turns helps your baby develop a better immune system and be less prone to eczema or other skin related allergies.

Do you agree with the findings of this recent study? What are some of your solutions for baby eczema treatment? Is your baby getting enough sunlight?

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