Fever in children
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๐ง๐ก What is a fever in children?
A child is considered to have a fever when their temperature exceeds 38ยฐC. Fever is a normal response of the body to an infection, but it can be concerning in young children.
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๐ Symptoms to Watch
- ๐ก๏ธ Temperature > 38ยฐC (100.4ยฐF)
- ๐ฐ Sweating or chills
- ๐ด Unusual drowsiness
- ๐ผ Refusal to breastfeed or eat
- ๐ข Unusual crying
- ๐คข Vomiting or diarrhea
- ๐ช๏ธ Agitated or slowed behavior
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๐ง Common Causes
- ๐ฆ Viral infections (cold, flu, etc.)
- ๐งซ Bacterial infections (strep throat, ear infection, etc.)
- ๐ฆ Malaria (in high-risk areas)
- ๐ Reaction after vaccination
- ๐งท Teething (mild fever)
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๐ When to Consult a Doctor?
- ๐ถ Baby under 3 months old
- ๐ก๏ธ Fever > 39ยฐC lasting more than 48 hours
- โก Febrile seizures
- ๐ง Signs of dehydration
- ๐ต Extreme drowsiness or severe irritability
- ๐ Return from a malaria-risk area
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๐งด Home Care
- ๐ง Give water or milk regularly
- ๐ง Cool down with a damp cloth
- ๐๏ธ Keep the child at rest
- ๐ Paracetamol adapted to the childโs weight (if prescribed)
- โ Never give aspirin to a child
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- ๐ค Quick AI-based symptom assessment
- ๐จโโ๏ธ Direct contact with an online pediatrician
- ๐ Personalized advice based on the childโs age
- ๐ฑ Remote follow-up without travel
Childhood illnesses
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๐ง๐ก What is a childhood illness?
Childhood illnesses are common infections in children, usually mild but requiring monitoring. Some are highly contagious and often play a role in the development of the childโs immune system.
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๐ Common Examples
- ๐ค Measles
- ๐ฆ Mumps
- ๐ธ Chickenpox
- ๐ฎ Whooping cough
- ๐ Poliomyelitis
- ๐ฆ Viral gastroenteritis
- ๐ฆ Malaria (in high-risk areas)
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๐จ Warning Signs Not to Ignore
- ๐ก๏ธ Persistent fever > 39ยฐC
- ๐ต Excessive drowsiness or seizures
- ๐ข Unusual crying or whining
- ๐ง Refusal to drink or breastfeed
- ๐ช๏ธ Neck stiffness, vomiting
- ๐ฃ Concerning skin rashes
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๐ฏ Prevention
- ๐ Mandatory vaccines up to date
- ๐งผ Frequent handwashing
- ๐๏ธ Isolation in case of contagious illness
- ๐ฅ Balanced diet to boost immunity
- ๐ซ Avoid contact with sick children
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๐งฌ What AidHealth Offers
- ๐ค Smart diagnosis using AI
- ๐ฉโโ๏ธ Fast access to an online pediatrician
- ๐ Clear advice based on symptoms and age
- ๐ฑ Digital follow-up without traveling
- ๐ Alert if urgent in-person consultation is needed
Diarrhea and dehydration
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๐ง๐ฉ What is diarrhea and dehydration?
Diarrhea is the frequent passing of liquid stools. It becomes dangerous in children when it causes a significant loss of water and minerals, leading to dehydration.
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๐ Symptoms to Recognize
- ๐ฉ Frequent liquid stools
- ๐คข Possible vomiting
- ๐ด Fatigue or drowsiness
- ๐ Dry mouth, absence of tears
- ๐ผ Refusal to drink or breastfeed
- ๐ง Little or no urine
- ๐ง Rapid weight loss in infants
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๐ง Causes frรฉquentes
- ๐ฆ Infections virales (rotavirus, etc.)
- ๐งซ Infections bactรฉriennes (salmonelle...)
- ๐ด Aliments contaminรฉs ou mal conservรฉs
- ๐ผ Intolรฉrance au lait ou changement de rรฉgime
- ๐ฟ Mรฉdicaments ou automรฉdication
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๐ When to Seek Emergency Care?
- ๐ถ Baby under 6 months with diarrhea
- ๐ฑ Refusal to drink or persistent vomiting
- ๐ง No urine for more than 6 hours
- ๐ต Drowsiness, sunken eyes
- ๐ฉธ Blood in the stool
- โ๏ธ Rapid weight loss
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๐งด Immediate Home Care
- ๐ง Give oral rehydration solutions (ORS)
- ๐ผ Continue breastfeeding
- ๐ฅฃ Offer water or light juice regularly
- ๐ซ Avoid sugary or fizzy drinks
- ๐ Slowly resume feeding (rice, porridge, banana)
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๐งฌ What AidHealth Offers
- ๐ค Quick AI-powered diagnosis
- ๐ฑ Access to a pediatrician or general practitioner
- ๐ Advice on appropriate rehydration
- ๐ Alert if urgent physical consultation is needed
Anemia in children
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๐ What is anemia in children?
Anemia is an abnormal decrease in the number of red blood cells or the level of hemoglobin in the blood, preventing proper oxygen transport. In children, it is often related to a lack of iron in the diet.
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๐ Symptoms to Watch For
- ๐ด Frequent fatigue or drowsiness
- ๐ฎ Shortness of breath during effort
- ๐ง Pale skin, lips, or palms
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Loss of appetite
- ๐ Dizziness or headaches
- ๐ฉธ Brittle nails, dry hair
- ๐ง Growth delay or learning difficulties
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๐ง Common Causes
- ๐ฅฉ Iron deficiency (low-iron diet)
- ๐ฆ Malaria (destruction of red blood cells)
- ๐ฉธ Chronic blood loss (parasitic infections, hemorrhoids...)
- ๐ Poor intestinal absorption
- ๐งฌ Genetic diseases (sickle cell disease, thalassemia...)
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๐ When to Consult?
- ๐ก๏ธ Fever with unusual paleness
- ๐ซ Rapid shortness of breath or extreme fatigue
- โ๏ธ Growth delay or weight loss
- ๐ค Recurring headaches or dizziness
- ๐งฌ Family history of anemia
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๐ฏ Prevention
- ๐ฅฌ Introduce iron-rich foods (liver, legumes, red meat)
- ๐ Combine iron with vitamin C to boost absorption
- ๐ Iron supplements if recommended by a doctor
- ๐ฆ Prevent malaria with mosquito nets and preventive treatment
- ๐ Early screening in at-risk families
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๐งฌ What AidHealth Offers
- ๐ค AI-assisted preliminary diagnosis
- ๐ Access to an online doctor or pediatrician
- ๐ Age-appropriate nutritional advice
- ๐งช Monitoring of blood tests (if prescribed)
- ๐ฒ Personalized recommendations from home
Asthma in children
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๐ฌ๏ธ What is asthma in children?
Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory airways. It causes inflammation of the bronchi, making breathing difficult, especially during attacks. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children.
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๐ Common Symptoms
- ๐ฎ Difficulty breathing
- ๐ฌ๏ธ Wheezing (noisy breathing)
- ๐ค Frequent coughing, especially at night
- ๐ Shortness of breath during physical activity
- ๐ด Fatigue due to lack of oxygen
- ๐ท Repeated wheezing attacks
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๐จ Triggering Factors
- ๐ซ๏ธ Dust or smoke
- ๐ฌ๏ธ Temperature changes or cold air
- ๐ฟ Allergens (pollen, dust mites, animals)
- ๐ท Repeated respiratory infections
- ๐ง Certain foods or additives
- ๐ช Intense physical exercise without preparation
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๐ When to Consult?
- ๐ฎ Difficulty breathing even at rest
- ๐ก๏ธ Fever + persistent cough
- ๐ Bluish lips or fingernails
- ๐ Repeated nighttime coughing fits
- ๐ No improvement after using an inhaler
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๐ฏ Prevention and Management
- ๐งน Avoid dust and smoking near the child
- ๐ Regularly ventilate rooms
- ๐ Use the inhaler as directed
- ๐งผ Wash sheets and stuffed animals regularly
- ๐ Keep a crisis monitoring journal
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๐งฌ What AidHealth Offers
- ๐ค AI-assisted diagnosis for respiratory symptoms
- ๐จโโ๏ธ Access to an online doctor or pulmonologist
- ๐ฒ Recommendations for daily management
- ๐ Personalized prevention plan for asthmatic children
Childhood vaccination
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๐ What is child vaccination?
Vaccination protects children against serious diseases. It involves administering a vaccine that stimulates the immune system to prevent certain infections. It is an essential preventive measure starting from birth.
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๐ก๏ธ Why Vaccinate?
- ๐ฆ Protect against potentially life-threatening diseases
- ๐ค Protect other children and the community
- ๐ฅ Reduce hospitalizations and complications
- ๐ Prevent outbreaks in schools and families
- ๐ธ Lower long-term healthcare costs
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๐ Recommended Vaccines
- ๐ BCG (tuberculosis)
- ๐ Polio (poliomyelitis)
- ๐ DTP-HepB-Hib (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, Hib)
- ๐ MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- ๐ Yellow fever
- ๐ Pneumococcus and rotavirus (depending on the country)
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๐ When to Consult?
- โ If you're unsure about your child's vaccination status
- ๐ค In case of fever or discomfort after a vaccine
- ๐๏ธ To schedule or catch up on a missed vaccine
- ๐คฐ To prepare for a newborn's vaccination
- ๐ If the child has allergies or chronic conditions
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โ ๏ธ Precautions to Know
- ๐ก๏ธ Mild fever and injection site pain may occur
- ๐ด Temporary fatigue or irritability
- ๐จ Severe allergic reactions are very rare
- ๐ Postpone vaccination in case of high fever or acute infection
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๐งฌ What AidHealth Offers
- ๐ Vaccination schedule reminders for parents
- ๐ฉโโ๏ธ Consultation with a pediatrician or vaccination nurse
- ๐ Online verification of vaccination records
- ๐ง Family awareness about the importance of vaccines
- ๐ฒ Digital follow-up and personalized notifications
Oral and dental health
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๐ฆท Why Is It Important?
Oral health plays a vital role in a child's development: it supports proper eating, speaking, smiling, and helps prevent infections. Poor hygiene can lead to cavities, pain, and nutritional problems.
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๐ฌ Common Problems
- ๐ฆท Early childhood cavities
- ๐ Tooth pain or infections
- ๐ผ โBottle cavitiesโ
- ๐ฌ Misaligned teeth or jaws
- ๐ Canker sores or sensitive gums
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โ ๏ธ Common Causes
- ๐ญ Excessive sugar consumption
- ๐ชฅ Lack of daily brushing
- ๐ผ Falling asleep with a bottle
- ๐ฌ Thumb sucking or prolonged pacifier use
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Poor overall family hygiene
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๐ When to Consult?
- ๐ฆท If the child has tooth pain
- ๐ฉธ Bleeding or red gums
- ๐๏ธ Persistent bad breath
- ๐ถ As soon as the first teeth appear
- ๐ At least once a year for a check-up
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๐ฏ Prevention
- ๐ชฅ Brush teeth twice a day with appropriate toothpaste
- ๐ซ Avoid sugary drinks and candies
- ๐ฅ Provide calcium-rich foods
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Set an example through family hygiene habits
- ๐ฉบ Get a dental check-up starting at age 2โ3
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๐งฌ What AidHealth Offers
- ๐จโโ๏ธ Access to an online dentist or pediatrician
- ๐ฒ Preliminary diagnosis of pain or infections
- ๐ Advice on age-appropriate dental care
- ๐ Periodic dental check-up reminders
- ๐ Parental education on prevention
Growth and appropriate nutrition
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๐ Why Is Growth Important?
Growth is a key indicator of a child's overall health. Normal growth reflects adequate nutrition, good health, and proper physical and intellectual development.
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๐ Positive Signs
- ๐ Height and weight follow growth charts
- ๐ Good energy and vitality
- ๐ง Proper intellectual and motor development
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Healthy appetite
- ๐ฆท Normal tooth eruption
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โ ๏ธ Growth Delay?
- ๐ Weight loss or stagnation
- ๐ผ Height consistently below average for several months
- ๐ฅฑ Chronic fatigue or apathy
- ๐ง Clothes remain too big for a long time
- ๐ Downward trend on growth chart
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๐ฅ Age-Appropriate Nutrition
- ๐ถ 0โ6 months: Exclusive breastfeeding
- ๐ผ 6โ24 months: Complementary feeding + milk
- ๐ง 2โ5 years: Balanced meals rich in iron, protein, and vitamins
- ๐ง 5 years and older: 3 meals + 2 healthy snacks
- ๐ฐ Water as the main drink, avoid sodas and sweets
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๐ When to consult?
- ๐ Suspected growth delay
- ๐ฅด Prolonged loss of appetite
- ๐คข Rejection of multiple foods
- ๐ฅ Frequent digestive problems
- ๐ Need for a personalized nutrition plan
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๐งฌ What AidHealth offers
- ๐ Child growth curve tracking
- ๐ฑ AI-based nutritional evaluation
- ๐ฉโโ๏ธ Consultation with a pediatrician or nutritionist
- ๐ Age-appropriate dietary advice
- ๐ Regular height/weight check reminders
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