Dr. Parth Dalal, Consultant Pediatric Intensivist and PICU In-Charge in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, highlights the importance of protecting children from seasonal illnesses during the monsoon. With an increased risk of viral infections, respiratory illnesses, waterborne diseases, and mosquito-borne infections such as dengue and malaria, he advises parents to focus on good hygiene, safe food and drinking water, mosquito control, proper nutrition, and timely vaccinations. He also emphasizes the importance of changing wet clothes promptly, maintaining personal cleanliness, and seeking early medical attention for symptoms such as persistent fever, breathing difficulty, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration. Awareness and preventive care can help children enjoy a healthier and safer monsoon season.
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