The mortality rate is high in children whose diagnosis and treatment is delayed, so children should be checked by a doctor in cases of diseases such as colds or upper respiratory tract infections.

Virus infections can sometimes cause fever for 4-5 days, rarely more. In this process, if the child is cheerful, takes fluids, does his daily activities and does not seem tired, it can be expected. Very prolonged fever and cough suggest bacterial infections. If there is ear and headache, if the nasal discharge is intense, complications such as sinusitis and otitis media should also be considered. Severe cough, chest or abdominal pain may also suggest pneumonia. In this case, it is necessary to consult a doctor and antibiotic therapy is determined by the doctor.

Children under the age of 2, premature babies, children going to kindergarten, malnourished, children living in crowded and smoking environments are in the risk group.

What to do to prevent pneumonia;

• Babies should receive breast milk for the first six months,
• Vaccinations should be done regularly,
• Attention should be paid to a balanced diet,
• Children should not be kept in smoking environments,
• It should not be kept in crowded and unventilated environments for a long time,
• Contact with patients should be avoided.
• Hands should be washed frequently with soap,
• Sick children should not be sent to school and nursery,

Items contaminated with sneezing, coughing, mouth and nose secretions cause the spread of germs. Therefore, attention should be paid to hygiene.

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