Parents were told how to protect their children from infections and poisonings while traveling

Before traveling with a child or leaving independently, you need to find out in advance which infections are most common in the selected region. Leila Namazova-Baranova, president of the Union of Pediatricians of Russia, chief freelance pediatric specialist in preventive medicine of the Russian Ministry of Health, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, spoke about this.

According to the specialist, if there are widespread infections in the region that can be protected by vaccination, it is better to get vaccinated in advance. This will help reduce risks during your trip and avoid unnecessary worry. Special attention should be paid to nutrition. The child should know that food with an unusual appearance, taste or unpleasant smell cannot be eaten. In such a situation, it is better to abandon the product and turn to adults.

Namazova-Baranova noted that an unpleasant odor is often the first signal that a product may be dangerous to the body. It is also important to remind children about basic hygiene rules. Before eating, you need to wash your hands, and be sure to rinse fruits and vegetables with water. If a child is offered an apple or other food outside the home, he must wash it first.

Another important rule is not to take food from strangers. Parents should explain to their child in advance what risks may be associated with such situations.

If the whole family goes on a trip, it is easier to control food. Adults are advised to choose trusted places where there is permission for such activities. When preparing food yourself, you should not use dishes that have been out of the refrigerator for a long time.