Infections in children could be caused by bacteria or viruses. The common signs you would see are persistent crying, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, rash and so on.

Having infections doesn’t mean a child won’t grow up healthy, proper nutrition and adequate sleep are important to help your child fight any infections. 

Children can infect each other while playing and moreover, they are literally exposed to germs and yet to have the capacity to fight back. That’s why your child may be falling sick all the time.

Below are what causes infections in children:

Airborne spread 

There are germs in the air and this has nothing to do with closure. For instance, measles and chicken pox would spread anyway because they are difficult to control. It is safe to vaccinate children against infections as such.

Droplets transmission

Your child’s infection could be due to droplets from coughs or sneezes. There are germs in the throat and nose that can easily spread through the air and it has nothing to do with long distance. It is a matter of closure.

Direct contact 

Infections in children are also caused by having direct contact with people who have germs in their eyes, stool, mouth, skin and nose. Direct contact such as holding hands, touching, kissing and engaging with an ill person can all cause infections.

Indirect contact

Indirect contact with an infected person includes through doorknob, used tissue, toy, touching and so on. Your child would get infected when someone who has germs touches their eyes, nose or mouth. Note that germs can stay on toys and countertops for hours. 

How to protect your children

How to protect your child involves teaching or helping them on how to prevent germs and not getting infected by someone else.

Change your child’s underwear from time to time including diapers. 

Help your children wash their hands and even teach them on how to do it after eating, using the toilet or touching an object.

They should cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing and try to move away from someone doing so.