Summer months are here, the outdoors becomes the biggest activity area, especially in these hot weather with plenty of sun. Taking our children to the park after work is among the activities we do most often and enjoy most in spring and summer. However, we must be prepared for the dangers that await our children and take the necessary precautions so that these beautiful moments spent alone with nature do not turn into a nightmare. In addition to accidents, children's playgrounds and picnic areas pose a significant risk of infectious diseases. Paying attention to hygiene plays a key role in preventing these diseases. Since our children's immune systems are weakened when they are sick, it is beneficial to postpone outdoor activities in this case.
Children's parks are areas where our children both socialize and have the opportunity for physical activities. In terms of childhood diseases, "sandboxes" can cause significant health problems. A study reported that there are 2000 times more bacteria and fungi in sandboxes than in toilets. Our children's contact with microbes contributes to the development of their immune system. However, these areas also contain disease-causing bacteria resulting from children's feces. These factors do not pose a problem as long as children do not put their hands in their mouths. In terms of childhood diseases, the proliferation of these bacteria can be controlled by paying attention to the cleanliness of playgrounds and by the effect of sunlight. However, our children do not only encounter germs here. Sandboxes are also areas where animals instinctively relieve their toilet needs. Parasite eggs from the feces of animals mix with the sand. There is also a risk of transmission of parasites that can cause In case of contact with cat feces, the Toxoplasma parasite causes serious illness in the unborn baby of pregnant women. Preventing cats and dogs from entering children's playgrounds and keeping pets free of parasites through regular veterinary checks. The first precautions to be taken to prevent parasite transmission from animals are to raise awareness of animal owners to collect their feces and not to use sandboxes. In order to prevent childhood diseases, we should keep our children away from the sand in the park, watch them closely and prevent them from putting their hands in their mouths, and wash their hands at the first opportunity after the park.
BACTERIAL SKIN INFECTION
Going on picnics as a family, especially on weekends, is another activity we frequently do during the summer months. However, we are accompanied by ticks, especially in areas with tall bushes and leaves. Ticks, which suck blood from both animals and humans, cling to our bodies for days. continues to suck blood. The main problem with tick bites is the risk of catching Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, which can be fatal due to the virus they transmit, or Lyme disease due to bacteria. Although Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever is found in a limited number of provinces in the northern and central Anatolia regions of our country, tick bites and the fear of contact with ticks are a significant source of concern throughout the country. To prevent contact with ticks, picnics should be done away from tall bushes and areas with plenty of leaves, walking should be preferred in areas where grass is sparse, and tick repellents should be used. It is very important to increase the detection of ticks clinging to our bodies and clothes. Light-colored and long-sleeved clothes should be worn, socks should be pulled over the trouser leg. After returning from the picnic, our children must be undressed and search for ticks that look like small moles, especially in the nape hairlines, armpits and groin areas.
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One of the important problems we experience when we go on a picnic is that we, as a family, get food poisoning or diarrheal disease when we return from the picnic. This situation usually occurs because we neglect basic precautions regarding hygiene. Bottled water should be drunk instead of spring water, and salads and raw vegetables should be washed well and kept in vinegar water for at least 15 minutes. Bringing cooked meat products to a picnic, keeping the food in the refrigerator It should be preferred to be transported by u. Washing our hands frequently while preparing for a picnic helps protect both our children and ourselves from diseases that can cause excessive fluid loss in the summer months.
A very important and dangerous situation in terms of childhood diseases is mushroom poisoning. .Our children should be told that they should not eat mushrooms collected from nature while having a picnic, we should set an example for them with our behavior, and we should protect them from accidents by keeping them under frequent supervision.
POISONOUS MUSHROOM TYPES
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