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Preventing A Cold
A big concern many parents have is that their children often suffer from a lot of cold through the growing up years. There are many reasons that could cause your child to catch a cold and children are highly prone to it. During the preschool years, children are prone to catch a cold at least […]
Preventing Allergies In Children
Allergy is a word which most of us have used at least once in our lifetime. Some allergies are hereditary while some are picked up due to various reasons. Your child may get allergy from food or any particular factor, that is, dusty or pollen-prone area. There is no sure cure for allergies; prevention is […]
Preventing Ear Infection
Infection is one word which can send chills down the spine of parents. It is needless to say that babies are more prone to infections since they have a weaker immune system. Ear Infection is one of the most common infections that occur in children. It is said that 75% of babies have had at […]
Dehydration Due To Diarrhea
Our body is around 50-75% water. Like adults, it is very important to maintain appropriate the hydration levels in kids too. So what happens if your child suffers from dehydration. What are the ill effects of dehydration in children? Dehydration due to diarrhea is among the leading causes of mortality in infants and young children. […]
Common Childhood Illnesses: Vomiting And Diarrhoea
Children often tend to suffer from bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea through the early years of childhood. Diarrhoea, which is a type of viral infection, is also often known as intestinal flu, gastroenteritis or stomach flu. Diarrhoea in children is often accompanied with vomiting. This is due to some infection and could also be a […]
Persistent Diarrhea In Children
Diarrhea in children is pretty common. But if it lasts for more than 2 weeks, it is considered as persistent or chronic diarrhea. Causes of diarrhea in kids Diarrhea is a type of stomach infection caused by virus, bacteria or parasite. A common virus that causes diarrhea in kids is rotavirus. Most of the babies […]
How A Child’s Ears Get Infected
To understand how your child’s ears can get infected, you should first know more about the air that is present in the middle ear. The air that is present in the middle part of the air reaches there through tubes known as the Eustachian tubes. These are the tubes that help to connect the middle […]
Here’s How Vaccines Work For Your Child
When your child has an infection, the immune system fights it off and remembers the details for future. This makes the immune system stronger in warding off the infection. A vaccine also creates a similar type of memory in your child’s immune system, without the need of an actual illness. When you vaccinate your child, […]
Food Poisoning In Children
Since food poisoning is the most common form of infection in children, it is definitely a cause of concern among parents. It is a type of gastroenteritis which has on an average 75 million victims ever year. As the name suggests, food poisoning is caused by bacteria (Campylobacter, Staphylococcus, Salmonella and Escherichia coli) in undercooked […]
Common Illnesses Prevented By Vaccines
While not all illnesses are common, the vaccines are still important to prevent an outbreak. Here are some of the most common illnesses that are prevented with proper vaccination. Diphtheria: It is a condition where the throat is covered in a thick coating, making it almost impossible to breathe. Pertussis: It causes severe coughing which […]
Common Childhood Illnesses: Nasal Allergy
Most parents can easily miss out the first signs of nasal allergies in their children. Most of the initial signs resemble regular cough and cold, and your child may just have a runny nose and no other problem. However, if you notice that your child has these problems throughout the year, it could point towards […]
Common Childhood Illnesses: Influenza
Also known as the flu, influenza is a common childhood illness. Even though there are various vaccines that keep coming out each year to protect against the flu, your child may still end up getting some of the symptoms. Common symptoms Some of the most common symptoms of influenza in children are sore throat, runny […]