3 diseases attack children during summer — stay alert from now on!
Summer Diseases in Children: As temperatures rise, children’s health starts getting affected.
Exposure to harsh sunlight, sweat, contaminated water, and poor hygiene collectively increase the risk of illnesses.
There are especially three common diseases that children are more prone to during the summer season.
Parents must remain vigilant. Let’s look at these diseases and simple ways to prevent them:
1. Heat Stroke
When a child spends too much time playing or staying outside in the sun, their body temperature can rise rapidly, increasing the risk of heat stroke.
This can cause symptoms like headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and even unconsciousness.
How to Prevent It:
Don’t allow children to go outside between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Dress them in light, cotton clothes and keep their head covered.
Ensure they stay hydrated with water, lemon juice, or glucose-based drinks.
2. Diarrhea or Stomach Infections
In summer, food and drinks spoil quickly. Items like street-side pani puri, ice creams, and uncovered water increase the risk of stomach infections.
When children consume such things, it can lead to diarrhea or serious gut infections.
How to Protect Children
Always give them fresh, home-cooked meals.
Avoid giving outside water or ice-based treats.
Teach them to wash hands properly, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
3. Typhoid
Children are more vulnerable to typhoid in summer due to consumption of stale food or contaminated water, which allows bacteria to spread.
Symptoms include fever, headache, and stomach pain. If these last for more than 3 days, consult a doctor and get proper testing done.
Prevention Tips:
Keep children well-hydrated.
Ensure cleanliness and serve only fresh, home-cooked food.
Avoid giving them leftover food or unclean water.
If symptoms like high fever, fatigue, dizziness, or vomiting appear, see a doctor immediately.
Stay alert and take preventive steps early to keep your children safe and healthy throughout the summer!
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Summer Diseases in Children: As temperatures rise, children’s health starts getting affected.
Exposure to harsh sunlight, sweat, contaminated water, and poor hygiene collectively increase the risk of illnesses.
There are especially three common diseases that children are more prone to during the summer season.
Parents must remain vigilant. Let’s look at these diseases and simple ways to prevent them
Heat Stroke
When a child spends too much time playing or staying outside in the sun, their body temperature can rise rapidly, increasing the risk of heat stroke.
This can cause symptoms like headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and even unconsciousness.
How to Prevent It
Don’t allow children to go outside between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Dress them in light, cotton clothes and keep their head covered.
Ensure they stay hydrated with water, lemon juice, or glucose-based drinks.
Avoid sending them out without a cap or umbrella.
Encourage them to play in shaded or indoor areas.
If a child complains of feeling dizzy or weak, let them rest and cool down immediately.
Avoid giving aerated cold drinks; they do not hydrate and can worsen dehydration.
Make cooling foods like cucumber,
watermelon, and curd part of their diet.
Apply sunscreen on exposed areas if going out is necessary.
Cool showers twice a day can help lower body temperature.
Diarrhea or Stomach Infections
In summer, food and drinks spoil quickly. Items like street-side pani puri, ice creams, and uncovered water increase the risk of stomach infections.
When children consume such things, it can lead to diarrhea or serious gut infections.
How to Protect Children:
Always give them fresh, home-cooked meals.
Avoid giving outside water or ice-based treats.
Teach them to wash hands properly, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
Keep their nails trimmed to avoid germ build-up.
Use boiled or filtered water for drinking.
Clean fruits and vegetables thoroughly before use.
Do not pack perishable items in the tiffin box.
Keep food covered to avoid flies and insects.
Include curd and buttermilk in meals to boost digestion.
Give ORS solution or electrolyte water if loose motions occur.
Typhoid
Children are more vulnerable to typhoid in summer due to consumption of stale food or contaminated water, which allows bacteria to spread.
Symptoms include fever, headache, and stomach pain. If these last for more than 3 days, consult a doctor and get proper testing done.
Prevention Tips:
Avoid giving them leftover food or unclean water.
If symptoms like high fever, fatigue, dizziness, or vomiting appear, see a doctor immediately.
Keep children well-hydrated.
Ensure cleanliness and serve only fresh, home-cooked food.
Teach children not to drink water from school taps or public places.
Use a separate water bottle for each child and clean it daily.
Encourage regular handwashing after playing.
Avoid raw food from outside like cut fruits or salads.
Boil water if there’s any doubt about its purity.
Vaccination against typhoid is also a preventive option — consult your pediatrician.
By staying alert, following proper hygiene, and making smart food and hydration choices, parents can significantly reduce the risk of summer illnesses in children.
Prevention is always better than cure — so act early and keep your kids safe and healthy this summer!
FAQs
Here are some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) related to summer diseases in children:
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Q1: Why are children more prone to illnesses during summer?
A: Children have developing immune systems and often play outdoors, making them more vulnerable to heat, dehydration, and infections from contaminated food and water.
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Q2: What is the best way to keep children hydrated in summer?
A: Encourage them to drink plenty of clean water, fresh fruit juices, lemon water, buttermilk, and coconut water. Avoid sugary or carbonated drinks.
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Q3: How can I tell if my child has heat stroke?
A: Signs include high body temperature, flushed skin, headache, dizziness, nausea, and sometimes fainting. Seek medical help immediately if these symptoms appear.
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Q4: What foods should be avoided during summer for kids?
A: Avoid spicy, oily, and stale foods. Also skip uncovered street food, cold drinks, and items made with unclean water or ice.
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Q5: Can summer illnesses be prevented with home remedies?
A: While home remedies like ORS, curd, and natural coolants can help with mild symptoms, serious cases need medical attention. Prevention through hygiene and healthy habits is key.
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Q6: Is it safe for kids to eat ice cream in summer?
A: Yes, if it’s from a hygienic source and made with safe ingredients. Avoid street-side or uncovered ice cream.
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Q7: How often should kids bathe in summer?
A: Ideally, twice a day — especially after playing outside — to remove sweat and bacteria.
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Q8: What are the signs of typhoid in children?
A: Persistent high fever, headache, weakness, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. If these symptoms last more than 2–3 days, consult a doctor.
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Q9: Should children go outside during peak heat hours?
A: No, avoid sending children outside between 10 AM and 4 PM when the sun is strongest.
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Q10: Is vaccination necessary for summer-related diseases?
A: Some vaccines like the typhoid vaccine are helpful. Talk to your pediatrician about preventive vaccinations suitable for summer.
