Prevention measures for children

• May 11, 2024

Children and older adults are the most susceptible to severe dehydration as a result of aGastrointestinal infection, so it is very important to take preventive measures at home to avoid them.

According to the doctor Luis Xochihua Díaz , pediatrician infectologistNational Institute of Pediatrics , due to the lack of drinking water, thegastrointestinal diseases, especially in infants. For this reason, it is recommended to resort to the use of bactericides or to boil the water that is to be drunk, in addition to washing hands before and after going to the bathroom, washing and disinfecting fruits and vegetables, and avoiding eating on public roads.

Sudden changes in temperature and humidity favor the growth of mushrooms in the skin , which are represented with ringworm or mycosis in the sites of the folds ofarms , armpits , fingers and, above all, in English of the babies. It is in this area where, due to the irritation of urine and the excrement the possibility of their development increasesthese problems , so it suggests to be aware that the skin always be  as dry as possible.

Talc is a product that is inert and absorbs moisture, so it is advised to use for children who sweat too much and thus avoid irritation. Although absorbent diapers are now mostly used, cloth diapers are still used in some cases, so it is recommended to replace them with the former, and in this way avoidinfections by mushrooms.

For the pediatrician infectologist, if there is no good quality drinking water it is advisable to useantibacterial gel, a measure that will favor the reduction of the risk of outbreaks of bacterial conjunctivitis or viral, which are produced by touching or carving eyes .

Xochihua Díaz emphasizes the importance of cleaning at home with products such as chlorine, which help disinfect floors and surfaces, as there may be bacteria that can cause diseases.

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