Prevention is essential to avoid accidents with babies.
The Holy Child Hospital (HNM) in Mollens called on the public to take precautionary measures to avoid accidents during the rainy season and reduce the spread of respiratory diseases among minors.
In this regard, Carlos Nicolás del Río Almendarez, director of the hospital’s outpatient department, pointed out that diseases such as respiratory infections, otitis media, pneumonia and bronchitis may increase by up to 10% during this season because of climate change temperatures.
He therefore appealed to fathers and mothers to verify that precautionary measures were taken in the home, such as checking for leaks, humidity, and removing stagnant water and pots that could create breeding grounds for flies or agents that spread dengue. Risk of compromising the well-being of girls and boys.
Also, the condition of the engine and tires should be checked thoroughly while traveling by car to avoid any kind of vehicle accident.
Finally, experts said that once any discomfort or accident occurs, you should go to the nearest health center for medical treatment in time, and do not give self-medication to children.