Although the disease rates decrease in summer months compared to winter, cases such as infections, burns, and insect bites increase. Behaviors that are overwhelmed by the heat of the summer can lead to serious consequences. Experts state that the sea should be preferred instead of swimming in the pool in summer. Dr. Mehmet Bilal Tool said, “Prefer your children to swim in the sea instead of the pool because of the risk of infection such as eye infections, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections. While swimming, be sure to be with your children in terms of drowning and possible traumas.
TAKE MANY BREAKS DURING THE JOURNEY
Referring to the things to be considered while traveling, Dr. Dr. Mehmet Bilal Tool said, “If you are traveling by car during the journey, do not forget to use the car seat for young children and to use seat belts for older children. Take frequent breaks. In airplane travel, you can use a pacifier or breastfeed your baby against the eardrum effects caused by air pressure, and you can chew gum for older children.
DO NOT GO OUT WITHOUT APPLYING SUN CREAM
exp. Dr. Mehmet Bilal Tool said, “In this period when we are exposed to intense sunlight, sun-proof hats, sunglasses and sunscreen creams should be on the list of things to buy for vacation before the trip. Make sure that your children do not go out between 11:00 and 16:00 when ultraviolet rays are intense. For children older than 6 months, always use sunscreen 15-20 minutes before going out in the sun. The sunscreens you will use should be at least SPF 50 (50 factor). During this period when sweating and fluid loss are intense, plenty of water should be consumed. Be sure to monitor your children’s water consumption. In addition, rashes may develop due to sweating, so thin cotton clothes that reduce sweating and taking frequent warm showers will prevent rashes.
PROTECT FROM INSECT BITES
Making statements about infections, Dr. Dr. “Because of the risk of infections such as eye infection, urinary tract infection, intestinal infection, prefer swimming in the sea instead of the pool. While swimming, be sure to be with your children in terms of drowning and possible traumas. One of the common problems we encounter is fly bites and insect stings. Therefore, avoid wearing colored clothes, using scented perfumes and creams. You can use fly repellent spray, and you can choose products with natural ingredients, especially for small babies. Carry anti-allergic medicine (antihistamine drugs) that you can use for your child after mosquito bites and insect stings, and anti-allergic gels that you can apply to the bite area. Also, have a treatment bag with equipment such as antipyretic, thermometer, band-aid, bandage. Food poisoning may develop against bacterial growth in foods that have been stored in hot weather. Do not consume foods that have been exposed for a long time,” he said.