Child not mini adults. This is one thing that really must be instilled by parents when it comes to health, especially the child’s immune system. Children have their own immune system that is different from ordinary people.
“Humans are born like plain white paper, sterile. A baby is born, he begins to be exposed to germs on the skin [mulai dari paparan] germs in the vagina, during early initiation of breastfeeding, from here the child begins to form a defense system and the body’s army is activated,” explained Kanya Ayu Paramastri, a pediatrician, in a media meeting with Redoxon Kids, Monday (4/4).
Children’s immunity, he continued, was only perfect at the age of 8-10 years. After 10 years, a new child’s immune system is somewhat similar to an adult’s immune system. Here are 5 keys to supporting a child’s immune system.
1. Good nutritional intake
Kanya observes that most parents focus too much on macronutrient needs, namely carbohydrates, protein and fat. However, micronutrient needs are often neglected.
“Even though this is equally important, whether fasting or not fasting, all macronutrients and micronutrients must be met from the nutritional intake of children,” he said.
2. Nutritional status
Parents need to ensure that their children’s nutrition is in good condition according to their age. The simplest way is to pay attention to the curve on the KMS (Card Towards Health) or the WHO and CDC curves.
This monitoring is important, especially in the first 2 years of the child’s age. After that, parents can still monitor up to 18 years.
3. Fulfillment of basic and advanced immunizations
Basic immunization is immunization carried out before the child is 1 year old. Launching from Alodokter, this consists of hepatitis B (newborns), BCG (1 month), hepatitis B, polio, DTP, Hib, PCV and rotavirus (all doses 1 at 2 months of age), hepatitis B, polio, DTP, Hib, rotavirus (all dose 1 at 3 months), hepatitis B, polio, DTP, Hib, rotavirus (all dose 3 at 4 months), PCV dose 2, rotavirus dose 2 and influenza (at 6 months), and MR and JE (9 months old).
Then for follow-up immunizations consisting of PCV, varicella, hepatitis B, polio, DTP, Hib, MR/MRR and hepatitis A (age 12-24 months), JE (age 2-3 years), MR/MRR (age 5-7 years). years), HPV (ages 9-14 years) and dengue (ages 9-16 years).
4. Get enough sleep
Sleep is very important for children because this is the time for body cells to regenerate and repair, especially after fighting infection. Kanya stressed that a night’s sleep should be sufficient. From 11 pm to 2 or 3 am, growth hormone is in optimal production. Therefore, sleep will determine the nutritional status of children.
5. Play
The world of children is the world of play. Adults often underestimate play activities. In fact, through playing, children get stimulation that is important for their development, stimulates brain pathways (neurons), independence, improves mood, and children can get enough rest.
“Children play, they are tired, then they can get enough rest. When they rest, the immune system works [diperbaharui]”he said.
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