RAINY SEASON AND KIDS

                                                               

The rainy season is a favorite season of kids though caution required.

Rains definitely provide the much-needed break from hot and humid summer. Everyone including kids enjoys the rains and some even like to get soaked in the rainwater. It appears that the sun and clouds are playing a hide and seek game.
                                         

However, the season also brings many types of illnesses and serious diseases along with fun and relief. In the absence of good hygiene and precautions, these diseases can trap and attack the immune system of the patient. The children are the easy prey of the diseases and likely to recover slowly.

Common Health Issues in Rainy Season

Cold is a common problem in the rainy season. However, not a very serious one, yet a prolonged problem of cold and cough can make the child weak and lower his or her immunity levels. Early precautions and treatment is the right solution.

There are different kinds of viruses in the air in the rainy season. The hide and seek game of temperature and rains give birth to various infections and illnesses. Eye infection is yet another problem that may cause stye, conjunctivitis, dry eyes, and blurred vision in some cases. Poor hygiene and the presence of viruses in the atmosphere is the primary cause of eye infection. The parents need to combat both in order to safeguard the kids.

Malaria and dengue are also prevalent in the rainy season. The main reason for these diseases is the presence of mosquitoes. It is better to take prior precautions rather than risk your child’s health and repent later. Resort to home remedies to combat all these health issues and keep your children healthy.

Waterborne diseases need a special mention on this list. Often hygiene and carelessness lead to such diseases.

Important Tips for Rainy Season for Kids

Some important tips to avoid diseases in the rainy season are here below:

1. Dress the kids as per the season. The use of gumboots, raincoats, and umbrellas are a must to protect the kids from dirty water and prolonged wetness.
                                           

2. Even if the kids get soaked in rainwater, give them a quick wash at home with antibacterial soap and pat dry. Let them sit at warm temperatures in order to avoid cold. Also, offer them hot milk/ coffee/soup.

3. Washing hands prior to and after eating is a good habit, which kids can learn through example and daily reminders. The use of medicinal soap for handwashing after the toilet is mandatory. Always carry hand sanitizer for maintaining good hygiene. This habit can surely avoid many infections.

4. Keep the nails of kids trimmed to avoid dirt penetration. Moreover, prevent kids from nail-biting as it may cause illness.
5. Always drink adequately filtered and purified water. If possible, use boiled water to avoid diseases like cholera.

6. Prefer bottled water to tap water when eating out in restaurants.

7. Avoid prior cut foods or uncooked foods like fruits and salads. It attracts severe stomach infections and causes digestion problems.
                                       
8. Control the tendency of eating out at roadside food stalls. They are most likely to be unhygienic and contaminated with pollutants.

9. Stop kids from touching their eyes and face with dirty hands. It may cause eye and skin infections.

10. Use mosquito coil, repellent creams, and net to keep the mosquitoes away. Pesticide treatment is a good solution to solve the pest and mosquito problem during the rainy season.
                                     

Umbrellas, boots, and raincoats are essential during the rainy season to avoid skin infections.

11. Do not let children play in dirty water as it may cause skin problems.

12. Enhance the immunity system of kids with proper diet and lifestyle that includes leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, milk products, and cereals. A strong body can fight infections and viruses better.

Body and skincare in the rainy season is equally important for kids and adults. Proper care is the only way to enjoy the rainy season without any problem.