Saturday, July 27

Protection of Kids during Rains

The rainy season is always associated with a cool and breezy atmosphere. Everyone welcomes the rain with a smile and cheer. Especially kids like to make paper boats and sail them in rainwater. However, there is another aspect of all this enjoyment.



Do you know the ways for the protection of kids during rains?

Rainy season and kids' health

Children hardly bother about their hygiene. They splash dirty rainwater on each other. Moreover, they like to spend hours in the rain that is a major cause of concern for parents. Prolonged wetness is not at all good for the health of kids. 

They may invite cold and other serious infections. Lack of hygiene can lead to stomach infection and gastroenteritis.  It can cause severe setbacks to the health of the affected child. Sometimes, children forget to wash their dirty hands and this helps in catching the infection faster. In the rainy season, carelessness can prove to be fatal. 

Diseases like typhoid, cholera, and Hepatitis A are common in the monsoon season. Therefore, parents need to take extra precautions in this regard. 

Eye infection is yet another outcome of the careless approach in the rainy season. Most people especially kids face rain with their eyes open. This may result in serious eye infections. It is extremely crucial to safeguard the eyes and to keep them shut while taking a bath in rain. 

During rains, viruses are in the air. Water-borne and air-borne diseases can strike anyone. 



Safety tips for kids in the rainy season


The parents need to follow some necessary guidelines to protect the whole family from serious diseases:


                                                    
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Hand washing is basic for maintaining good hygiene.
  • Always use medicinal soap to fight germs and infections. Ask children to wash their hands when they return home.
  • To keep the body clean and germ-free, a bath in dirty rainwater must be followed by a shower at home.
  • Try to keep kids as clean as possible.
  • Make them wear breathable and dry clothing.
  • Encourage kids to wear gumboots and raincoats to avoid long hours of wetness.
  • Always carry an umbrella to deal with surprise showers.
  • Do not let rainwater come in the eyes as it may cause infection.
  • Use filtered or boiled water for drinking.
  • Go for bottled water in place of tap water when outside.
  • Always prefer freshly cut foods and homemade foods. 
  • Always use fruits and vegetables thoroughly before use.
  • Include natural herbs and spices such as basil leaves, asafetida, and ginger in the meals.
  • Avoid spicy and fried foods as this may cause stomach problems.
  • Stop kids from biting their nails.
  • Get the kids vaccinated on time.


Home safety measures during the rainy season

The combination of low temperatures and heavy rains is a suitable atmosphere for the breeding of various mosquitoes and germs. Therefore, the use of mosquito repellents and hand disinfectant lotion is highly recommended.                                      
                                            
Use disinfectants at home and employ the latest gadgets to keep the home clean.




Keep the surroundings clean and dry to avoid mosquito breeding near your home.

Utilize pest services and get the surrounding checked regularly.

These simple guidelines are a must to protect the kids from the adverse effects of the rainy season.



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