Raipur
The cold season has started. Due to this, the risk of pneumonia in children increases by 40 to 50 percent. If it is not identified and treated at the right time, it can prove fatal. Health department figures show that many children die from pneumonia. Often, the number of children suffering from pneumonia increases in the OPD of the Child and Pediatrics Department during winter. Due to sudden change in weather during winter, a type of infection in the lungs causes difficulty in breathing.
It reduces the body’s immunity. Doctors call this pneumonia. If symptoms of pneumonia are seen in children or elderly people, doctor’s advice should be taken immediately. World Pneumonia Day is celebrated every year on 12 November to bring awareness among the people. Generally, its symptoms are seen or felt like high fever, cough, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat.
how to protect children
Get the child vaccinated on time. Three PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) vaccines are given to prevent pneumonia. Take care of cleanliness. Prevent the spread of germs by cleaning children’s hands frequently. Place a handkerchief or cloth over the child’s nose and mouth while coughing and sneezing. Give only mother’s milk to the child for the first six months. Mother’s milk increases the immunity of the child. It contains antibodies that help the child fight diseases. Wear warm clothes to protect yourself from cold, cover your ears to protect from cold wind, and wear warm socks for your feet. Do not roam around barefoot. Keep away from cold water.
