Mosquito related illnesses

Mosquito related illnesses – how to keep children safe?

• Malaria, dengue and chikungunya are some of the diseases spread through mosquitoes. These gradually start appearing with summer and peak during and after monsoon.
• Malaria and dengue can lead to fits and neurological problems in children.
• Timely diagnosis and treatment is important.
• Consult your pediatrician and request a pediatric neurology consult if your child is very sleepy, does not wake up for feeds or has fits.
• Sometimes further investigations like brain scans (MRI) and brain wave testing (EEG) may be required.
• Preventing these illnesses by using mosquito repellant in house and over clothes or skin, and avoiding water to get accumulated around the house or society is very important.