VIVA – System immunity Children’s bodies are different from adults, where they are more susceptible to infection. Moreover, extreme weather situations make children prone to exposure to infectious diseases such as flu to allergies.
Medical Expert Combiphar, dr. Carlinda Nekawaty said that the risk of flu is more susceptible to children up to three times that of adults. For this reason, parents are needed in a proper parenting role in order to provide early protection for children against disease.
“Even so, the child’s body will naturally adapt as they grow and develop. However, special steps are also needed that are able to increase endurance, as well as protect them from disease,” he said in a virtual event with Combiphar, recently.
Here are five steps mothers can take to keep their children from getting sick, especially during extreme weather changes.
1. Maintain cleanliness
Sources of disease such as viruses that cause flu and diarrhea, as well as dust, smoke and animal hair as allergens, can arise from the dirt that sticks to the child’s body and the environment.
Familiarize children with personal hygiene such as bathing regularly, clipping nails, and washing hands to be effective steps. Keeping the house clean from dust and moisture also needs to be done by the mother.
“Most simple, must be diligent in washing hands. Especially during the pandemic. Can also teach good cough etiquette. “Keep the house clean from dust and humidity which needs to be considered because high humidity will be a factor in diseases such as allergies,” he explained.
2. Encourage children to exercise regularly
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