Unfortunately, vaccination against this terrible disease does not currently exist, therefore all measures to prevent the disease can be aimed solely at maintaining their own immunity and reducing the probability of meeting the virus. In this article, we will tell you what can include the prevention of swine flu in children, and what can be given to the child to reduce the likelihood of "catching up" the virus.
Basic measures for the prevention of swine flu in children under one year of age
Although a newborn baby is born with a large number of maternal antibodies in its blood and, in addition, while it is fed with breast milk, it is relatively protected from disease, the probability of "catching" the swine flu virus is quite high.
This is due to the fact that this disease is relatively new, and the child, as well as his mother, in most cases does not have in his own blood any protection mechanisms. The main measure of the prevention of swine flu in children under one year should be non-attendance of crowded places and, first and foremost, polyclinics.
During the epidemic in medical institutions should not be carried out preventive methods of infants, as well as vaccinations. If necessary, call the doctor immediately at home and in any case do not go with your child to the clinic.
In addition, with an infant under the age of one must necessarily walk, however, it is best to do it in places where the congestion of the people is minimal. Do not go to shops and other crowded places with your child and, if possible, do not receive guests at home during this period.
The room in which the baby spends most of the time should be ventilated regularly, but not when the baby is in this room. Finally, the best measure to prevent any ailments for children under one year is the longest continuation of breastfeeding.
Prevention of swine flu in preschool and school children
The child of preschool and school age should also avoid possible crowded places during the epidemic if possible. Some parents even decide to temporarily take the child out of school or kindergarten, but not in all cases there is such an opportunity. If you visit a polyclinic, a pharmacy and other such public places is necessary, you should always wear a medical mask for yourself and the child.
In addition, the baby must constantly explain that touching the face with dirty hands can be very dangerous. In general, the child needs to be taught from a very early age to full personal hygiene. During the epidemic it is especially important to wash hands with soap and wipe them with various disinfectants as often as possible.
What should children take to prevent swine flu?
Many parents are interested that you can drink to a child to prevent swine flu. First of all, kids of any age are recommended to drink special multivitamin complexes, the action of which is aimed at increasing and maintaining immunity.
In addition, the child must necessarily properly and fully eat, because only in this case, his body will receive a sufficient amount of useful microelements necessary for the normal operation of all internal organs. Do not forget about the benefits of natural immunomodulators - lemon and other citrus fruits, honey, ginger tea and so on.
It is also important for young parents to know that medicines can be drunk to prevent swine flu in children.
- Anaferon child - for babies from birth;
- Laferon and Laferobion are strong drugs that are used for both prevention and treatment of the disease in infants from the first days of life;
- Tamiflu is the most popular and effective remedy for children since the year;
- Arbidol - in the form of suspension, this medicine is allowed for admission in children 2 years of age, in other forms of release - with a 3-year old.