Sunday, 09 July 2023 | PNS | DEHRADUN
With the constant rain in the State, it has become a challenge for the parents to protect their children from various ailments. Parents claim that they feel hesitant even while sending their children to school during the monsoon. Experts said that during the ongoing monsoon, viral fever has become a common ailment among children. While going to school or anywhere outdoors, children must remember to carry umbrellas and raincoats with them, stated the paediatrician at Coronation Hospital, Dr Neetu Tomar.
Monsoon comes with its own challenges, especially for school-going children. Commenting on the health of children during monsoon, a parent Balveen Kaur said that with monsoon there is always an increased risk of various illnesses. She said that during the monsoon most of the time, her children often return home wet from school which sometimes leads to various illnesses like fever, cold and cough.
“During the monsoon, I try to make some healthful drinks for my children, which helps in preventing them from getting sick. But yes, the monsoon season is a bit challenging for the parents to protect their children from various illnesses,” said a parent, Radha Rawat.
Dr Tomar told this correspondent, “Viral fever, diarrohea and typhoid are some common illnesses which I have encountered during the ongoing monsoon season. I would suggest that the children should not remain in wet clothes during the monsoon. Apart from this children must make sure to drink boiled water during the rains.”
She further said that adding a soft diet will help the children to tackle the monsoon season effectively. She added that eating less fatty food during the monsoon will boost the children’s immunity. Adding some antiseptic solution to the water while taking a bath during monsoon will also help protect the children from infections, she added.
