8 Things Parents Need To Know About Malaria To Protect Their Children, According To Dr Sandeep

1. India has seen a phenomenal reduction in malaria cases over the last 3 years

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India made an impressive improvement in the global fight against Malaria. The country has recorded the largest reduction in cases in South-East Asia from 20 million in 2000 to about 5.6 million in 2019 THECHANNEL46

2. Malaria among children is much more common than malaria among adults

Malaria remains a public health concern in India. Although there has been an improvement in reducing malaria, it still remains a problem, especially in children. WHO states that in high transmission areas, partial immunity towards the disease is acquired during childhood THECHANNEL46

3. Malaria can cause mild and life-threatening illness

Malaria can cause mild illness in some people and life-threatening illness in others. Early symptoms of malaria can include fever with chills followed by irritability and drowsiness, poor appetite and trouble sleeping. THECHANNEL46

4. Testing blood samples help diagnose malaria

Malaria is suspected based on a person’s symptoms, physical findings, and where a person lives or has travelled. A blood sample is needed to be taken for a pathological investigation to determine malaria parasites, which are seen inside infected red blood cells. THECHANNEL46

5. Malaria can affect an individuals brain, kidney or spleen

Malaria is treated with oral antimalarial drugs, injection or intravenously (into the veins), depending on the severity of the disease. Also, depending on the parasite causing malaria, a person might be treated as an outpatient over a few days or in the hospital with IV medicine. THECHANNEL46

6. Desi home remedies for malaria symptoms work wonders

Food items that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties are good to fight symptoms. Cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, orange juice, sweet lime juice, grapefruit, fenugreek seeds and more are rich in antioxidants and have antimicrobial properties. THECHANNEL46

7. Mosquito repellants and diffusers are not 100% effective

An insect repellent will help protect you from mosquitoes that spread malaria. You can use insect repellent on your skin and clothes to keep away (repel) insects. However, they may not be 100% effective in preventing malaria. THECHANNEL46

8. Precautionary measures can prevent malaria in children

Here a few ways to keep kids safe from mosquito bites: – Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat when being outdoors – Spray insect repellent on your clothes for extra protection or buy a product with permethrin to treat your clothes and bed net to repel insects THECHANNEL46

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