Pediatricians share top foods and precautions to protect children from dengue

Along with rain again with rain, the risk of dengue fever is also increasing. While the festive season is fun and cheerful, it also carries a high probability of mosquito bites because people often stand in long queues for pandal hoping or participate in garba tasks. Children are one of the weak groups as their immune system is still developing. Schools are closed for children for puja brakes, so they spend a lot of time in playing with friends, increasing their risks of dengue.

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Dr. Sharmila A Nayak, advisory pediatrician and pediatric endocrinologist at the People’s Tree Hospital, shared with HT lifestyle that prevention is better, as well as with adequate diet support.

He said, “Dengue fever occurs a lot during this time. The Aedes Agepti Mosquito still spreads it near homes, schools and areas by breeding in water. Children have to face a high risk because their immune system is still growing, and even a light matter can be serious.”

Dr. The hero shared a guide covering all the necessary things from diet to precautions:

Food for food

1. Hydrating foods

• Dengue often causes dehydration. Beyond plain water, provide coconut water, lime water, buttermilk or watermelon juice.
• These provide natural electrolytes without artificial sugar.
• A bowl of cucumber and tomato salad with a pinch of rock salt is another fun way to keep the level of hydration high.

2. Vitamin C -Reich Foods

• Vitamin C increases white blood cell activity and supports rapid treatment.
• Instead of just oranges, try to drip honey slices with a little black salt, or drip honey with papaya cubes.
• Kiwi and Amla (Indian Gozberry) can also be mixed into a fresh smoothie-the child-friendly and immunity-boosting.

3. Food for platelet support

• Dengue often reduces platelet count. While no food is a magic treatment, some options such as papaya leaf extracts, light form, pomegranate seeds and pumpkin soup are soft, nutritious options.
• Children usually enjoy pomegranate popsicals (fresh juice freeze at home), which combines hydration with natural nutrients.

4. Easy-to-drive protein

• The disease can reduce appetite, so offer proteins that are still nutritious. Examples include moong dal khichdi ghee with a spoon of ghee, boiled Idlis with light sauce, or soft cheese cubes in light curry.
• They provide strength to the digestive system without stress.

5. Fresh vegetables and leafy greens

• Lightly cooked vegetables like carrots, beans and spinach can be added to soup or stew.
• A bowl of drumstick (Moringa) soup adds iron and vitamins once or twice a week that helps in recovery.

Food to escape

1. Leave processed snacks, fried foods and packed juices; They slow down treatment and add unnecessary stress to the body.
2. Change the biscuits with energy-packs, homemade ragi laddu or banana slices with peanut butter for nutritious snacks.

Precautions

1. Clean mosquito breeding places

• Check standing water everywhere, such as buckets, flowers, toys, drains, etc.
• Empty or cover containers and ensure that the water does not sit for a long time. Small changes at home can greatly reduce the number of mosquitoes.

2. Cover and preserve your child

• Long sleeves, pants and socks make a big difference. Use mosquito nets for cribs, walking and carrier.
• Try to avoid playing outdoor during morning and evening when mosquitoes are most active.
• Apply repelles safe for your child’s age.

3. Teach them to save yourself

• Children can learn simple ways to stay safe. Show them how mosquitoes spread the disease and why care.
• Take them to habits like covering and biting them.
• When parents also follow these habits, children are more likely to follow the same.

4. Reduce signals and act faster

• See for high fever, headache, joint or muscle pain, rash, vomiting or fatigue.
• If they appear, seek medical help immediately. The initial treatment makes dengue much easier to manage.

Note the readers: This article is only for informative purposes and is not an option for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor with any question about a medical condition.