Pediatrics

“Sometimes the smallest things leave the largest impressions in your heart”.World prematurity day is a chance to show and extend our support and love to the tiny warriors who are born too soon and face numerous health challenges.

Pneumonia is preventable and treatable, yet it remains the leading infectious cause of mortality and morbidity in children under the age of 5 years. It has been referred to as “The Forgotten killer of children” by UNICEF because historically it has received little attention that it deserves.

The Covid pandemic has changed everything in the world and it has forced every child to miss the most important part in their lives i.e. School. Teachers teaching in a classroom filled with students has become a distant reality. Every kid is stuck with the new reality of remote learning ‘Online classes’.

Diaper rash is one of the most common skin problems faced by infants and toddlers. While it can occur any time of the year, it most commonly occurs in the Monsoon season. The damp weather and increased occurrence of various infections like Diarrhea create a conducive environment for its occurrence.

When a child starts reading early and surprisingly beyond their expected ability it is called Hyperlexia. This is often accompanied by an obsessive interest in letters and numbers, which tends to develop as an infant.‌

Congenital pneumonia is mostly caused by bacterial pathogens associated with early onset sepsis. The maternal history should be reviewed carefully as it is important to identify the maternal risk factors associated with congenital pneumonia and for other pathogens.