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Medical experts advise on child immunity and nutrition
Medical experts are advising parents on maintaining child health during seasonal transitions and the return to school. Prof. Dr. Dilek Orbatu, Chief Physician at SBÜ İzmir Tıp Fakültesi Dr. Behçet Uz Hospital, emphasizes that children with a sufficient and balanced diet do not require extra nutritional supplements. She notes that the priority should be maintaining physiological balance rather than attempting to artificially boost immunity, warning that unnecessary supplements or antibiotics can lead to health errors.
Orbatu highlights vaccination through the National Child Health Vaccination Program and proper hand hygiene as the most effective protection methods. She recommends washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Additionally, Dr. Mehmet Erkan Altuncu from Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital warns of an increase in upper respiratory tract infections, such as coughs and runny noses, during the transition to autumn. He advises families to use layered clothing to manage temperature changes, ensure regular sleep patterns, and maintain proper indoor ventilation to prevent the spread of infection. Altuncu also cautions against using antibiotics for every symptom, advising medical consultation for persistent fever or breathing difficulties.
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Dilek Orbatu · Medical Point Gaziantep Hastanesi · Mehmet Erkan Altuncu · Ministry of Health · SBÜ İzmir Tıp Fakültesi Dr. Behçet Uz Çocuk Hastalıkları ve Cerrahisi Eğitim ve
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Seasonal transitions increase the risk of upper respiratory tract infections in children. www.karar.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is sufficient for hygiene. www.yenisafak.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Not every cough or runny nose requires antibiotic treatment. www.karar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Children who eat a sufficient and balanced diet do not need extra supplements. www.haber16.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adhering to the National Child Health Vaccination Program is the first step in fighting diseases. www.haber16.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The priority for healthy children should be maintaining physiological continuity rather than trying to increase immunity. www.haber16.com · www.yenisafak.com