TE24 Health Desk:
The rainy season carries a revitalizing break from the intensity for both young and old, where children are running in the rain, sprinkling water, making paper boats and the whole family is in charge while enjoying the warm aroma and aroma of tea. Main shower. The disadvantage of this storm season is that it carries a number of contagious diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, intestinal diseases or foodborne illnesses such as typhoid and hepatitis A, and airborne diseases such as flu or other viral respiratory contamination with the risk of covid. 19 actually poses a potential threat.
In a meeting with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Vishal Parmar, a consultant pediatrician at Oakhart Hospital Mira Road, suggested that anyone using the ritual could safely participate with their children this season. He advocated, “Guarantee the safety of your drinking water (especially bubbly water for newborns under one year of age). Try not to eat chutney or mixed greens and new uncooked / squeezed foods from outside.” Wash away food that grows from the soil. Long before use. ”
Discussing personal hygiene, he advises, “Clean well and clean the feet in case of externalization. Nails need to be kept regular and clean.”
Inoculation:
During storms, influenza, hepatitis, typhoid, jungle fever, dengue, food contamination spread. Although vaccinations are not accessible for every weakened infection, there are vaccines against influenza, typhoid, hepatitis A, Japanese encephalitis, and more. Dr. Bishal Parmar recorded the antibodies that children should get before or during a storm to prevent disease:
1. Influenza antibodies – Make sure your child has an annual promoter of flu immunizations, ideally given during the pre-monsoon / rainy season. Flu (similarly sometimes called influenza) and Covid-19 may have a comparable show with fever, sore throat or hack, which makes it difficult to differentiate. Thus, it is unequivocally encouraged that children over the age of one and a half years are vaccinated against the flu every year. Covid-19 and flu co-morbidities can lead to more serious illness. As far as covid vaccination for youngsters in India is concerned, the following are the most ideal choices for your child this season. Breastfeeding mothers are also unequivocally encouraged to be vaccinated with covid antibodies, so the baby is protected from breastfeeding.
2. Hepatitis A – Hepatitis A specifically targets the ability of the liver. It reduces jaundice, fever, rash and thirst. In some cases young ICU confirmation or rarely a liver transplant may be required. Hepatitis A and typhoid are spread through dirty water and food. So their disagreement is good that the rain extends during the storm. Vaccination is accessible for young people over 1 year of age. 2 doses can be presented with half-year holes.
3. Typhoid – Intestinal fever is spread through unclean food and water and is caused by Salmonella microorganisms which mainly target the digestive tract and cause fever and various complications. Typhoid antibodies are accessible and can be recommended for children up to half a year old. It needed a single part as it was.
4. Mosquitoes – They breed especially during the storm season. Keep them away using a featured mosquito repellent, keep entrances and windows properly, try not to leave empty pots or different areas around the house where rainwater can be bad and go as a suitable place for mosquito nets. Dengue and intestinal diseases are common diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
To play it safe for youngsters, Dr. Vishal Parmar said, “Guarantee that your child’s tight and dry cotton clothing and head will be protected from the virus. Stay away from unreasonably comfortable clothing as excessive sweating and wet clothing can cause parasitic diseases. In the rain. Avoid getting wet while playing, guarantee your teen has a steaming shower and is satisfactorily dry. ”
He demanded to fix the damp areas collected from the damp walls and roof which could lead to shape development and lead to sensitivity and asthma outbreaks. Since the flood danger of Kovid-19 has actually become a potential threat, let us not forget the basic principles of screen use, regular hand washing and avoiding party and public space. Good rain!
