A human body is immune to some common viruses, including kids, even then due to changes in weather, like during rainy season or winters, kids often fall catch infections. It is imperative to treat the kids as fast as possible, to avoid further complications. 

However, it would be best to prevent the kids from gettinginfected. In this article, we have got effective tips for parents about how to prevent their kids from getting common infections.

To know how to avoid the infections first, let us look at the most common infections that can affect kids like:

• Common cold 
• Strep throat
• Hands foot mouth disease
• Diarrhea
• Stomach ache

There are many other types of viruses and germs that may cause infections; however, with proper caution and care, you can prevent your kids from falling sick. The common ways to know that a kid is sick is when they show diarrhea symptoms or other symptoms like runny nose, fever, stomach ache or aching legs.In such cases, take your kid immediately to the doctor and get proper medication.

Tips to avoid infections:

• Washing hands and legs by antiseptic handwash and soap- though this way may seem very simple – is very effective. Handwashing before eating is a must to prevent the germs from entering in your body from your hands and mouth to your stomach. Kids love to play outside, so every parent must see that their child washes hands and legs after entering the home from the playground.
• Daily bathing and brushing teeth are a must- not only hands and legs, but infections can spread through the skin too. A proper daily bath is a must, along with at least twice brushing your teeth.
• Adequate immunization- Right from after the birth, there is alist of compulsory vaccinations that are mandatory, other than the regular once, make sure that the kids have the special vaccinations required during epidemics.
• Consumption of wholesome diet- when it comes to eating the necessary food items, kids are a bit fussy,however, as a parent, make sure your kids get the required amounts of vitamins, proteins, and fibers. A wholesome diet can keep the kid internally healthy.
• Avoid going near a sick person- Kids’ immune system is a bit week so they can easily catch an infection from the ill person.
• Teach appropriate use of tissue and wet wipes- Always keep a tissue handy, so your kid can cover nose and mouth in public, whenever anyone sneezes. As the blow of the sneeze can spread a fair amount of germs, it may cause your young ones to fall sick. Wiping hands before meals with antiseptic wet wipes can prove very useful if the kid needs to have food outside.

These tips can help yourkid stay away from anyinfection. Stay safe Stay healthy.