"Protecting Your Child's Health: Common Infectious Diseases in School and How Parents Can Prevent Them"

2023-05-18 09:44:11

Sweetheart opens the semester parents should be careful Infectious diseases that children often catch from school During the school term, children can always face illnesses. Which we often encounter these diseases often, where parents can observe the symptoms and prevent common diseases or may be called a popular disease during the school year. There are many diseases, with the most common diseases being as follows:

1. Hand, foot and mouth disease It is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses such as the Coxsackie virus A16 (coxsackievirus A16) and enterovirus 71 (enterovirus 71) Called EV71 for short, it is the most virulent virus that can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with the patient’s mucus, saliva or feces, for example through toys, hand contact. contaminated water and food which is most common in children aged 6 months – 5 years
symptom In most cases, symptoms begin with a low-grade fever, fatigue for 1-2 days, and mouth soreness. Refusing to eat saliva Because there is a wound in the mouth like a canker sore. There is a rash with red spots or clear blisters on the palms, soles of the feet, and may be on the buttocks, arms, legs.2. IPD infection It is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. “ pneumococcus” (Streptococcal Pneumoniae) Violent and aggressive cause infection in the bloodstream meningitis severe pneumonia until causing disability and death Especially young children under 2 years old, pneumococcus is an infection that can spread. has coughed or sneezed
symptom high fever, fussiness, and ear pain, the severity of which depends on the infected organ or spread, for example, if the infection is in the bloodstream The child will have a high fever, yelling until it may cause shock. and can die If the infection of the nervous system is meningitis. Children will have high fever, lethargy, vomiting, stiff neck, if not treated in time, may die. Or infection in the lower respiratory tract, namely pneumonia, children with fever, coughing, and panting, if very severe, may cause respiratory failure, etc.

3. Influenza is a group of respiratory diseases caused by viral infection “Influenza virus” (Influenza virus) contained in nasal saliva or droplets of sputum spread in the air from coughing and sneezing of patients, young children and school-age children. It is a risk group that can easily develop complications of the disease, such as pneumonia, encephalitis.
symptom when children touch or inhaling the virus Which will have an incubation period of about 1-4 days, then will cause high fever, cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and body aches. Fatigue similar to the common cold But there are more symptoms If there are more severe symptoms, such as high fever, drowsiness, shortness of breath can’t eat or have seizures You should see a doctor immediately.

4. Dengue fever Is a disease caused by infection with the dengue virus (Dengue), which is transmitted by female mosquitoes. High outbreaks were found during the rainy season. because there is a waterlogged area that is a breeding ground for mosquitoes When a female Aedes mosquito sucks blood from a patient infected with dengue. The dengue virus in mosquitoes will multiply. And spread the infection into the salivary glands of the mosquito, ready to release the infection to the next bitten person throughout the life of the mosquito which will last for 1 -2 months
symptom Most children with dengue fever usually show up after being infected about 5-8 days with a high fever of 38-40 degrees Celsius for about 2-7 days. The eyes and face are usually red than usual. Loss of appetite and lethargy, in some cases a rash may appear. Or found that there is a bleeding point on the trunk, limbs, if there is vomiting or bloody diarrhea, it indicates danger. And the child may have shock which requires immediate medical attention.

5. Diarrhea It is a condition in which there are abnormal diarrhea more than 3 times in a row. which is caused by eating food or drinking contaminated water This includes putting toys or dirty things in your mouth.
symptom Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, some may have a fever.

6. Conjunctivitis It is a disease that is easily contagious. from direct contact with pathogens Caused by bacteria or viruses. Contagious by touching tears and the eyes of the patient or share with patients Including coughing and sneezing at each other
symptom Itchy eyes, swollen eyes, red eyes, itchy eyes, watery eyes, and unusual discharge from the eyes.

however Parents must be vigilant Observe your child’s symptoms. grandson close up If there is an abnormality or any symptoms indicating that it may be a particular disease Should take a doctor for examination, diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
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