Orange Mother & Child Care Clinic & Pharmacy

06/09/2022

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is contagious and is caused by viruses that can spread to others through an infected person’s
nose and throat secretions, such as saliva, drool, or nasal mucus
Fluid from blisters.

Symptoms:
Flu like symptoms. Child may suffer from Fever for 3 -5 days.

Sores: Your child can get painful mouth sores. These sores usually start as small red spots, often on the tongue and insides of the mouth, that blister and can become painful.

Skin Rash.
Your child can get a skin rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It can also show up on the buttocks, legs, and arms.

The rash usually is not itchy and looks like flat or slightly raised red spots, sometimes with blisters that have an area of redness at their base. Fluid in the blister and the resulting scab that forms as the blister heals can contain the virus that causes hand, foot, and mouth disease. Keep blisters clean and avoid touching them.

Important precautions towards prevention:
Avoid close contact with the infected person
Wash you hands regularly
Clean and disinfect the surface regularly all those surfaces used by the infected person to prevent the further spread with in the family especially kids.

Stay Healthy Stay Blessed.

06/08/2021

All you need to know about Dengue fever: Symptoms,treatments, prevention,facts and more.

Dengue fever in children can be life-threatening if parents do not know the symptoms, warning signs and treatment. Read on to know more about dengue.

07/03/2021

Summer heat can cause dehydration and loss of appetite.
It thus becomes imperative to ensure that kids' nutrition are adjusted
Here are eight cooling summer foods your children will Love.

1. Cucumber:
High on water content, fiber and minerals making it a perfect summer food.

2. Tender Coconut water:
Rich in electrolytes ( a mineral essential to maintain the water balance of the body)

3. Watermelon:
With 90% water content, rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and electrolytes; and low on calories, watermelon is one of the ideal fruits to keep your baby cool this summer.

4. Curd:
Rich in calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals curd makes for a delicious and healthy coolant that not only helps keep your child cool but also promotes growth and helps him fight infections.

5. Fresh Lime Water:
Fresh lime water or nimbu-pani is one of the most loved drinks by children and is a great summer coolant. Lemons don't just add flavor but also are one of the richest sources of vitamin C which increase your child's immunity and helps him fight infection.

6. Mint leaves:
With its distinct flavour and tanginess, mint is a great summer coolant. Add chopped mint leaves to buttermilk, raitas salads or to chutney.

7. Musk melon:
High on water, electrolytes and vitamins, musk melon just like water melon is a great summer fruit to include in your child.

8. Raw-mango is rich in electrolytes and help maintain your child's body temperature and fluid balance.

Apart from these foods, make sure you provide your children with an adequate and balanced diet to keep them healthy in summers

19/01/2021

Which children are at risk for tooth decay?

All children have bacteria in their mouth. So all children are at risk for tooth decay. But the following may raise your child’s risk for it:

1.High levels of the bacteria that cause cavities
2.A diet high in sugars and starches
3.Water supply that has limited or no fluoride in it
4.Poor oral hygiene
5.Less saliva flow than normal

Book your dentist appointment today!

18/01/2021

Nutrition for children
Most of the same strategies for healthy eating that work for adults also work for children.

Children need the same nutrients as adults, but in different amounts.

Healthy diets for all ages are based on Dietary Guidelines on nutrient dense foods from different categories. These include:

Fruits and vegetables. A variety of fresh, canned, frozen, or dried fruits and vegetables that cover the color spectrum: red tomatoes and strawberries; oranges and carrots; yellow squashes and bananas; leafy greens, avocadoes, and limes; blueberries; and purple grapes and eggplant. As a rule, the richer the color, the healthier the food.

Grains. Whole grains, such as oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, or whole-grain bread.

Protein. Fish and other types of seafood, poultry, poultry, beans and other legumes, nuts and seeds, and lean meats.

Dairy foods. Low-fat milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy foods.

Fats. Don't fear fats—as long as they are healthy fats from foods such as fish, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils.

At the same time, it's best to limit a child's intake of foods with: added sugar, such as sweetened breakfast cereals, sodas, juices, pastries, and the like
solid fats, such as hot dogs and other fatty meats, full-fat dairy foods, and many prepared foods
added salt in chips, breads, and many processed and prepared foods

17/01/2021

Health workers 👩‍⚕‍👨‍⚕‍ in India begin receiving the vaccine.

Let’s applaud their tireless effort in keeping us safe and healthy through the pandemic. They deserve this moment.

21/11/2020

Children's they need much more care and attention during extended sheltering.

Global coordination is urgently needed to prevent the COVID-19 crisis from becoming a child-rights crisis.