The rainy season can significantly impact children's health , leading to various illnesses if proper precautions aren't observed hence, it is essential to stay vigilant during monsoon to protect their well-being. Monsoon brings breezy relief from the sweltering heat , making it a season to cherish but it also brings heaps of challenges for parents , making it a task to ensure the safety and health of their children . In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Amar Bhise, Consultant - PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit), Neonatology, Paediatrics at Motherhood Hospitals at Pune's Kharadi, shared, “During the rainy season, kids are more likely to fall ill due to environmental changes like increased humidity, moisture, and atmospheric pressure.
The dampness in the air creates perfect weather for germs, viruses, and bacteria to thrive. This can increase their chances of health problems like the common cold, cough, sore throat, fever, fatigue, chest pain, skin problems, conjunctivitis, gastrointestinal issues, fungal infections, flu, malaria, dengue, chikungunya and typhoid.” Common illness during monsoon in children Typhoid: It is a type of infectious disease that can manifest especially during monsoon where the chance of food and water contamination is higher.
Symptoms like fever ranging from mild to severe accompanied by diarrhea, headache, abdominal distress, rashes, and inflammation can be indicating the early onset of typhoid. Gastrointestinal issues: The primary culprit of .