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SIMPLE MEASURES TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM DISEASES
We are facing the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been universally affecting all of humanity for the past 2 years. Children, as well as adults, faced the negative effects of the epidemic. Last year, children largely survived this period by being protected from infections by not being in public areas with the online education process, paying attention to mask-distance and hygiene measures. With the opening of schools this year, respiratory tract infections that are common in the autumn-winter period have started to appear again. Turkey Medicals member and hospital department general Dr. gave information about ways to protect children from diseases with simple precautions.
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GOAL OF FAMILIES SHOULD BE THAT THEIR CHILDREN GET SICK NOT AT ALL, BUT INFREQUENTLY
In addition to Covid-19, such as RSV, influenza, parainfluenza, rhinovirus, which lead to infection in the autumn-winter period with the opening of schools, respiratory tract infections due to more than 200 different viruses have also started to occur frequently, Doctor warned families. Dr. “Families are looking for ways to protect their children from infections for this purpose, sometimes incorrect applications can also be made. First of all, it is important to correctly determine the purpose. The goal of families should not be that the child does not get sick at all, but that he gets sick as rarely as possible and that he can get through these periods of illness as easily as possible without seeing severe pictures,’ he said.
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BREAST MILK WILL BE PROTECTIVE AGAINST DISEASES
As is known, childhood consists of different stages such as newborn, milk child, play child, school age period, adolescence period, and protective measures against infections also differ in each period. Especially babies in the first 6 months-up to 1 year old are more vulnerable to infection agents because their immune systems are not yet mature enough. Supporting breast milk during this period will be protective against diseases. Because breast milk also has many rich ingredients that support the immune system, such as micronutrients, antibodies, as needed for the growth of the baby. However, taking care that babies are not in closed crowded environments unless necessary will also protect against respiratory viruses.
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AVOID UNCONSCIOUS USE OF VITAMINS
One of the most important supporters of the immune system in the following periods is the provision of a balanced and varied diet. Children should be given breakfast, lunch, evening meals regularly, meals should not be skipped. Consuming seasonal fruits and vegetables instead of junk food and packaged products, ensuring adequate protein intake and water consumption will also support the immune system. At this point, it is also necessary to mention the vitamin supplements that are given to children. It should be remembered that the products sold as vitamin supplements are also actually medicines, unconscious use of vitamins should be avoided except for the advice of a doctor. Otherwise, it is necessary to know that harm can be done to children instead of benefit.
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SPORTS AND REGULAR SLEEP ARE MOST IMPORTANT SUPPORTERS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Dr. also made important suggestions for children attending school. Aydın’ Hygiene measures should be explained to children by endearing them with games and supported for their practice. Acquiring the habit of washing hands, teaching the correct use of masks will protect against infections. At the same time, outdoor exercises when the weather is available also support the immune system,’ he said.
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PROTECT CHILDREN FROM DISEASES WITH SIMPLE MEASURES
Doctor, who suggested limiting the screen usage time and increasing the games and exercise times to be played with children, added: ‘During the online education process, the time spent by children with screens has increased significantly and this has had a negative effect on sleep. It is known that regular sleep is the most important supporter of the immune system. Especially 2 hours before bedtime, the child should be disconnected from electronic devices such as phones, tablets, computers, televisions. This will facilitate the transition to sleep, provide a quality sleep.’’
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CHILDREN PRACTICE THE BEHAVIOR OF FAMILY MEMBERS
Doctor said, “Families give their children advice and warnings on many different issues. This, of course, is quite important and necessary. However, it should also be remembered that children take examples of behavior more than advice, and it should also be known that it will be much more effective for family members to practice the behavior that the child is asked to do first,’ he concluded his words.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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