With the pandemic already presiding and the onset of monsoon just around the corner, we bring you necessary tips and tricks for your kid’s safety and health combating against the season.
The pleasant rain moments like the catching of raindrops on your tongue, jumping over puddles, splashing in knee-deep water, and a few extra school holidays. But between all this fun, parents must bear in mind that rains are also home to a host of nasty visitors like cold flu, viral fevers, pneumonia, and other diseases that can cause havoc to a kid’s health and comfort.
WHAT ARE AIRBORNE DISEASES?
Airborne diseases are nothing but infections that are spread by tiny pathogens present in the air. In most cases, an airborne disease is contracted when the person has inhaled in the air that has been infected. A significant point to keep in mind is that the person who has inhaled the infected air also spreads the disease through the medium of their breath, primarily by coughing and sneezing, and through much.
WHOM DOES IT AFFECT?
While anyone can fall trap to these air-related diseases, children falling under the immunocompromised state tend to become more prone. Since their immunity level in the body is still maturing, they can be more susceptible to falling prey to these diseases. While there are plenty of treatment options available, the simplest measures, having enough ventilation at home to enable the toddler to breathe in the fresh air, ensuring the toddler stays at home and reduces contact with others who are sick can positively lend a helping hand in preventing these ailments.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR KIDS
Below mentioned are a couple of precautionary tips that can help in offering relief from the monsoon-related airborne ailments:
Upgrade hygiene and sanitary habits
When your child steps out in public ensure he or she is covering their face with safety masks or with a comfortable piece of cloth. Washing hands, about 6 to 8 times a day, is one of the easy and most effective means to control the spread of infection. Encourage kids to wash their feet and toes and give them a warm bath post getting wet in the rain to help them to get rid of unwelcome germs.
Feed your child with a wholesome and well-balanced diet
Include immunity foods like fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, milk, yogurt, and eggs in your kid’s diet. This will help in building their immunity thus healing them to fight against any infections and viruses.
Aeration at home
Never neglect child vaccinations
It is recommended to get not only booster shots prior to the arrival of the monsoon but also to check if any new vaccines might be relevant to your children like the pneumococcal, typhoid, flu, and hepatitis A vaccine. Parents must contact their child healthcare specialist in case your kid has been experiencing signs such as continuous vomiting, poor appetite leading to less oral intake, tiredness, uncontrollable stomach pain, and reduced urine output.
Common airborne monsoon illnesses if not treated on time, can lead to more problems like pneumonia. Hence, it is wise to consult your pediatrician on time to enable yourself and your child to enjoy the monsoon.
Disclaimer: This article is authored by Dr. Atish Laddad, Founder and Director at Docterz. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not represent those of GlobalSpa.
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