Viral infection in a child. How can I help him?

Modern medicine knows a lot of means that can reduce the risk of infection with viral infections in young children. But the number of diseased babies still does not decrease. This situation is explained by the fact that medicinal and preventive agents are not always able to cope with new types and forms of infection.

The danger of any disease lies in its negative impact on the growing organism and the possibility of severe consequences.

Viral infection in a child can reach the baby in several ways:

- airborne droplets;

- through insect bites;

- through eating contaminated food;

- through infected blood (for example, with transfusion).

Viral infections in children, getting into the body, choose one cell and hit it. Independently without a "master" they can not share. The cell is dying, but in its place the infection begins to spread. It is worth noting that the viruses are very selective, they choose their choice only on those cells in which it is easier for them to survive.

All infections in children can be divided into several types: intestinal, skin diseases, diseases of the blood and respiratory tract. To protect their baby from them, it is necessary to strengthen his immunity.

Viral infection in a child has the following symptoms:

- Heat. In infants, it can also be accompanied by vomiting. If it does not exceed the level of 38 degrees, then you should not knock it down. During this period, viruses are less active, and it is easier for the child's organism to deal with them. To save from dehydration will help the child use any liquid. The more he drinks, the better.

- Weakness.

- Headache and lacrimation.

- Pain in the joints and muscles.

- Nasal congestion and runny nose.

Hoarseness in his voice.

- Sore throat.

- Cough (wet or dry).

- Disorders of appetite and general malaise.

Viral infection in a child should be diagnosed by a doctor, who should be called immediately with the appearance of the first signs of the disease. He will prescribe antiviral drugs, and if necessary - antipyretic and analgesic. Do not self-medicate. If there are other diseases at the moment, the virus infection in the child can cause various complications.

The room in which the baby is located should be well ventilated. Most of the time he'd rather be in bed. Recovery will go faster if he eats well and additionally receives vitamins.

To avoid re-infection and reduce the risk of infection, you need to remember about prevention:

1. Compliance with hygiene rules will significantly reduce the likelihood of disease. Airing of premises and wet cleaning are simply necessary.

2. During the peak of infection (usually in the cold season) it is less to be with a child in places of congestion.

3. If someone from close friends or acquaintances recently suffered a viral illness, it is worthwhile to refrain from visiting them for some time. Perhaps in the living room are still microbes.

3. From an early age the child must be tempered. This will allow his body to be more resistant to diseases in the future.