Palamu. Now the weather has started changing. In the same sequence, if we talk about Palamu, the weather here is becoming increasingly hot and with its onset, concerns about the health of children have also increased. In this season, the elderly and small children are most affected because their immunity is less. Changing weather often makes children sick. As the temperature increases, the risk of dehydration, infection and stomach related diseases increases. In such a situation, it is important for parents to pay special attention to the health of their children and follow the rules related to eating habits and cleanliness.

There may be problem of diarrhea and vomiting
In the summer season, the problem of diarrhea and vomiting starts increasing rapidly in children. According to doctors, due to increase in temperature, bacteria and viruses grow quickly in food items. Especially stomach viruses like Astro virus reach the body through food, due to which children start complaining of diarrhea and vomiting. Therefore, it is important to pay special attention to children’s eating habits and cleanliness.

Take special care of hygiene
Pediatrician Dr. Gaurav Vishal told Local18 that maintaining hygiene is most important to protect children from diseases during the summer season. Hands should be washed thoroughly before preparing food for children. If children eat food with hands, then they should also develop the habit of eating food after washing their hands. Always keep food in clean utensils and keep it covered to protect it from flies or dust. Using clean water and regular cleaning of utensils is also important.

Do not let there be lack of water in the body
There should be no shortage of water in the body of children during the summer season. It is important to keep giving water to children at regular intervals. According to doctors, water should be given according to the weight of the child. For example, if the child’s weight is about 10 kg, then he must get about 500 ml of water throughout the day. Apart from this, giving ORS solution and salt-sugar solution from time to time is also beneficial.

Protection from heat wave is also important
He said that strong sunlight and heat wave can prove dangerous for children. During this period, children may face problems like heat stroke, nose bleeding, sudden onset of diarrhea or fever. Therefore, children should not be taken out in the sun during the afternoon and they should be kept safe indoors. It is important to give mother’s milk regularly to infants up to six months of age. After this, children can also be given water-rich food like lentil water and watery fruits, so that there is no shortage of water in the body.