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.