Summer threat of typhoid
Typhoid in Children: Typhoid is an infectious disease that Salmonella typhi The name is caused by bacteria. This bacteria enters the body of children by contaminating contaminated water, dirty food, or infected person. Children’s immune systems are weaker than adults, hence they are vulnerable to infection quickly. Young children do not take full care of cleanliness- such as eating food without washing hands, chewing nails, eating roadside things or drinking water from anywhere. All this increases the possibility of typhoid manifold.
5 to 15 cases of typhoid in India 5 to 15 The children of the year have been seen, especially in areas where clean water and toilet facilities are not sufficient. According to WHO, every year around 1.1 crore people worldwide are infected with typhoid, of which children are of children. Typhoid is a serious but fully prevented disease. Clean water, clean food and better hygiene are most important to protect children. Get the vaccine on time and if any symptoms are seen, consult a doctor while not delaying.
Taking typhoid lightly can be a big mistake, especially in the case of children, where its effect can remain on their health for a long time. Correct information, caution and awareness is the best way to save children from this disease.
Why does children have typhoid in monsoon?
Dr. Deepchandra Upadhyay in Pediatric Department at District Hospital in Ghaziabad It is said that the seasonal season becomes an ideal time for diseases like typhoid, because during this time bacteria grow rapidly due to moisture, dirt and waterlogging. Drinking water can be infected due to sewer in rain water. Many times people feed the children like cut fruit, chaat, golgappa, kulfi, juice in the rain, which are often made of dirty water.
Negligence of schools or Anganwadi centers
Not only this, if water or food is not clean in schools or Anganwadi centers, then the infection can also spread from there. This season also weakens the digestive system slightly, which reduces the body’s ability to fight against diseases. This is the reason that there is a rapid increase in typhoid cases between July and September.
How to save children from typhoid?
-Cleanliness and childhood vaccination. Give the child always boiled or good filter water.
– Make a habit of washing hands with soap before eating, especially after coming from outside or defecation.
– Keep children away from the open food and chopped fruits.
-Children’s food utensils, water bottle and tiffin should also be washed thoroughly from time to time.
Is typhoid vaccine available?
There are two types of typhoid vaccines available in India – Typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) which is imposed at 2 years of age and provides protection for about 3 years. Apart from this, old vaccines like VI Polysaccharide are also available. WHO also now considers TCV more effective and one dose can provide security from 80 to 90%.
When to check and treat typhoid?
If the child has been in high fever for several days, feeling fatigue or lethargy, stomach pain, headache, diarrhea or constipation is having problems, or not feeling hungry, then typhoid check is necessary. Many times children also complain of white layer, light pink rash and mouth drying on the tongue. If you see such symptoms, see a doctor immediately.
Which test to confirm typhoid
For confirmation of typhoid, Widal Test, Typhi Dot Test or Blood Test are examined. If not treated at the right time, typhoid can damage the intestines and there may be a risk of intestinal burst, which can be fatal. Treatment usually gives a complete course of antibiotics, which should not be left in the middle.