Why do the children fell sick more during 2-5 years?
Young children have
immature immune systems and have not yet developed immunity to a wide variety
of common germs. On top of that, babies, toddlers and young children are
extremely physically engaged in their environment. Most children start to get
colds after about six months of age. This is when the immunity they received
from their mom fades. After that, they have to build up their own immune
system. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers may get as many as seven to eight
colds a year.
Infants and young
children are more likely to get a serious illness from germs that animals can
carry because their immune systems are still developing.
The following are some
of the causes:
- Evolved Germs
- Lower Immunity
- More Frequent Medication
- More Germs, Pollution, and Allergens in the Environment
- Hygiene Habits and Routine Not Enough
Evolved Germs: Over
time science has developed by leaps and bounds but unfortunately, so have a
number of germs. As science has actively been searching and finding cures and
treatments to existing illnesses, some of the more resilient germs have been
becoming immune to these medications in the meanwhile.
Lower Immunity:
Unfortunately, children, who are in a dynamic state of growth with their immune
system still developing may not be able to fight new-age diseases at the pace
that these germs tend to grow and multiply.
More Frequent
Medication: As the number of germs and illnesses increase, it is but obvious
that so will the medication. Concerned parents often tend to think that popping
pills is the solution to recurrent infections and other ailments.
More Germs, Pollution,
and Allergens in the Environment: Every now and then, we keep hearing about new
viruses and disease breakouts, which were completely unheard of a few years
ago, and are suddenly a huge threat - whether it’s Swine Flu, Bird Flu or even
the Ebola virus.
Hygiene Habits and
Routine Not Enough: Many mothers ensure that their children wash their hands
regularly with at least basic antibacterial soap or hand wash. Well,
unfortunately the answer doesn’t matter much because as the environmental
reality is changing for the worse, and there is a growing need for more evolved
protection to fight these more evolved germs and illnesses.
Fevers, colds, and the
flu are common illnesses for children from birth through age five. Learn the
signs, symptoms.
When your children get
sick, you want to do whatever you can to make them feel better. No matter the
symptoms, it is always best to contact a nurse hotline or your child’s paediatrician
if you have concerns about your child’s health. Talk to your doctor all common symptoms
and give the counter medicine with the appropriate dose according to weight and
height.
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