How to protect your children from infection with the Corona virus

How to protect your children from infection with the Corona virus .. We all know that the winter season is associated in the minds of many mothers with respiratory diseases such as influenza, cold and heat, which are often caused by viral infections, in addition to the Corona virus that we are facing at the present time.

Dr. Abla Al-Alfi, a consultant pediatrician at Cairo University, and president of the Egyptian Association of Members of the British Royal College of Pediatrics, explained to the Arab News Agency, "It is normal for a healthy and immune child to be exposed to six cold attacks every year without being allergic or weak, as the There are a large number of viruses that cause cold, and the child forms immunity against the strain of this virus only after infection, and since there are hundreds of viruses that cause cold in the winter, and therefore infection with one of them does not immunize the child against other viruses, so the repetition of infection with different types gives the child the required immunity In his childhood to protect him in his old age.

Therefore, care must be taken to teach the child some necessary instructions to protect against infection and infection with various viruses, which is to teach the child to wash hands with soap and water before and after eating, and after sneezing or coughing, while sneezing into the sleeve and not into the hand or using tissues when sneezing or coughing. In addition to using his personal tools and not using the tools and purposes of others, and making sure to clean the personal belongings and tools of the child well.

Drinking water is also very necessary, so the child should get 6 cups of water a day, and a cup of cold water should be given to your child before he goes to school in the morning, because the cold water helps to reduce the body temperature a little, so he is not exposed to a sudden difference in temperature, especially if he suffers from allergy.

It is also important to take care of fluids during illness to compensate for the fluids lost in cold and sweat, and very useful drinks are orange and lemon juices and warm herbs such as ginger, star anise, caraway and guava leaves, sweetening it with a little honey.

It is preferable to give the child the seasonal influenza vaccination on the first of October of each year, to prevent the influenza virus throughout the winter and the beginning of summer, according to Dr. millennial.

In the case of a sore throat, it is recommended to drink plenty of fluids, which moisturize the mucous membranes, and examples of useful fluids are water, milk and sage tea.

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Dr. Abla Al-Alfi added: He lives The world is now constantly concerned about the outbreak of the Corona pandemic, especially on their children, and these are some tips to protect children from infection and to raise their immunity with proper nutrition:

1- vegetables and fruits

It is best to focus on eating different types of vegetables and fruits, so that the salad plate contains all colors, which provide the body with all the important food sources such as: vitamins and minerals, which the body needs.

2-Vitamin C

Also, foods that contain vitamin C such as: oranges, kiwis, and guavas, as this vitamin is known to fight viruses.

3-Zinc

Usually children with zinc deficiency in the body suffer from loss of appetite, as zinc is important for the growth of the child and strengthening their immunity. Therefore, care must be taken to provide foods that contain zinc, including green and white beans, sweet potatoes, poultry, whole grains, and red meat.

4- Proteins

Children should eat appropriate amounts of proteins of high nutritional value, such as meat and chicken, such as yogurt or yoghurt, because they contain beneficial bacteria, which play a major role in strengthening the body's immunity.

5-Foods that contain natural antibiotics

Garlic and onions are foods that contain natural antibiotics, which the body needs to strengthen the immune system, as well as turmeric, which is known for its great benefits in maintaining the health of the body and improving immunity, because it contains anti-inflammatory and antivirals.

6- Vitamin D

Vitamin D is one of the important vitamins to strengthen the immune system, but it is present in a small percentage in egg yolk and mushrooms, so it is better to give it to children in the form of a food supplement, or enough exposure to the sun daily.

She added, "We also advise mothers, to stay away as much as possible from sugars and processed foods, because they are among the foods that weaken the child's immunity, especially those types that contain many colors, as they contain a high percentage of preservatives."

The children's bag should not be free of alcohol disinfectants and wipes, to sterilize hands every period, educating children about the need not to come into contact with those who have symptoms of colds and fever.

Children must be made aware of the dangers of mixing, according to Dr. Al-Alfi, emphasizing not to shake hands or kiss and embrace colleagues, and to stay away from games that require cohesion or physical participation, with a focus on activities that empty children’s energies and do not transmit infection, such as drawing, singing and reading stories.

Also, continuous sleep from 6 to 8 hours at night is useful, and is one of the most important reasons for strengthening immunity, and commitment to exercise. It strengthens immunity more than nutrition, even if walking, and away from stress, fear, anxiety and any psychological disorder in general; It has a negative effect on immunity.