Modern medicine knows a lot of tools that can reduce the risk of viral infections in young children. But the number of sick babies still does not decrease. This situation is explained by the fact that drugs and prophylactic agents are not always able to cope with new types and forms of infection.
The danger of any disease lies in its negative impact on the growing organism and the possibility of serious consequences.
A viral infection in a child can get to the baby in several ways:
- airborne droplets;
- through insect bites;
- through eating contaminated food;
- through infected blood (for example, during transfusion).
Viral infections in children, entering the body, select one cell and infect it. They cannot share independently without a “master”. The cell dies, but in its place the infection begins to spread. It is worth noting that viruses are very selective, they stop their choice only on those cells in which it is easier for them to survive.
All infections in children can be divided into several types: intestinal, skin diseases, diseases of the blood and respiratory tract.
To protect your baby from them, it is necessary to strengthen his immunity.
A viral infection in a child has the following symptoms:
- Heat. In infants, it can also be accompanied by vomiting. If it does not exceed 38 degrees, then do not shoot it down. During this period, viruses are less active, and the child’s body is easier to deal with. Protecting your child from dehydration will help your child drink any liquid. The more he drinks, the better.
- weakness.
- Headache and lacrimation.
- Pain in joints and muscles.
- Nasal congestion and runny nose.
- Hoarseness in voice.
- Sore throat.
- Cough (wet or dry).
- Loss of appetite and general malaise.
A viral infection in a child should be diagnosed by a doctor, who should be called immediately with the appearance of the
first signs of the disease. He will prescribe antiviral drugs, and if necessary - antipyretic and painkillers. Do not self-medicate. If there are other diseases at the moment, then a viral infection in a child can cause various complications.
The room in which the baby is located should be well ventilated. Most of the time he is better off in bed. Recovery will be faster if he eats well and receives additional vitamins.
To avoid re-illness and reduce the risk of infection, it is necessary to remember about prevention:
1. Compliance with hygiene rules will significantly reduce the likelihood of a disease. Ventilation and wet cleaning are essential.
2. During the peak of infection (usually in the cold season) it is less necessary to be with the child in crowded places.
3. If someone from relatives or friends recently suffered a viral disease, it is worthwhile to refrain from visiting them for some time. Perhaps the microbes are still in the living room.
3. From early childhood, the child must be tempered. This will allow his body to be more resistant to diseases in the future.