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The weather is changing for the better, but does that mean your health is too?
Posted on
4 October 2017
| Last updated on 31 March 2019
Weather change is a broad spectrum that starts with the mild heat and humidity changes and the increased incidence of common colds, all the way to the extreme of global warming, floodings, crop crisis and severe epidemics of malaria, cholera, etc.
The common cold, as the name suggests, is the most common illness in humans and can be caused by over 200 types of viruses. Rhinovirus and influenza viruses are among the most common causes of common colds. Whereas Rhinovirus gives more of a sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion with coughing and sneezing; the influenza virus gives more severe symptoms with headaches and body aches, possibly pneumonia.
Children can have between 6-12 common colds every year.
All those viruses are transmitted by droplets and direct contact through coughing, sneezing, droplets and touching infected objects. Consequently, to avoid getting infected you should do the following:
- Remember to wash your hands frequently,
- Avoid touching your eyes or eating before washing your hands,
- Throw away used tissues immediately,
- Keep yourself well hydtared with good sleep,
- Teach your children all those maneuvres,
- Remember: No aspirin for children for fear of Reye syndrome,
- Pure honey and Nigella Sativa can booster your immunity if given regularly,
- Routine annual influenza vaccination for all persons aged ≥6 months who do not have contraindications has been recommended by CDC and CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) since 2010.
For more information or to book an appointment, please visit Medcare or press ‘Click to Contact’ to submit your inquiries.
Dr Mayada Samir
MBBCh, MD, MRCPCh
Specialist Pediatrician, Medcare
Specialist Pediatrician, Medcare
JBR Medical Center
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