What infections do children have the highest in rain?Image Credit Source: Amax Photo/E+/Getty Images
The rainy season brings with it fluctuations in humidity, humidity and temperature, which can have a serious impact on the health of newborns and children under one year of age. At this age, the immunity of children is very weak, due to which they can easily be vulnerable to infection. Due to increasing moisture in the air, bacteria and viruses spread rapidly. Also, a little carelessness in wet clothes, dirt and cleanliness can also make the child sick. In this season, children need special care and caution, so that they can be protected from any kind of infection.
During the rainy season, young children have the highest respiratory infections, such as cold, cough, bronchitis and sometimes pneumonia. Apart from this, fungal infections and skin rashes are also common due to air moisture. Many times children also get diarrhea, viral fever and ear infection. Wearing wet clothes or staying in a wet environment for a long time can cause napi rash, and red rash on the skin. Due to exposure to contaminated water or infected things, stomach problems are also seen in children. In such a situation, it is important that parents protect the child from moisture, dirt and cold winds.
What are the symptoms?
Dr. Ajit Kumar at GTB Hospital It is said that if the child is falling ill, it is very important to identify some symptoms in time. During the rainy season, children can first have respiratory problems, such as frequent sneezing, nose flowing, sound of wheezing or breathing. Apart from this, more than 100 ° F, fever, irritability, lethargy and reduced interest in drinking milk are also common symptoms. Due to cough or sore throat, the child can cough repeatedly or his voice may be heavy. Stomach problems may cause diarrhea, frequent diluted stool, vomiting or stomach torsion.
Skin related problems such as rashes, red rash or itching on the skin also increase in this season. Sometimes due to ear infection, the child repeatedly touches the ear, crys or feels discomfort while drinking milk. If any of these symptoms appear, then immediately contact the pediatric expert, because a little late infection may increase and the condition of the child can be serious.
How to rescue?
Do not keep the baby in wet clothes, immediately wear dry and clean cloth.
Keep dry, clean and hot instead of the child’s stay.
Keep the child away from crowds or infected people.
Continue breastfeeding, it strengthens immunity.
Keep the baby’s skin dry, change the nappy periodically.
Use mosquito nets around the child.
Wash the utensils, toys and clothes thoroughly and keep it clean.
If you see any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.