Dr Nitin Gupta

Rashes  happen from time to time, especially in dry weather. But rashes that don’t go away could be  skin allergies . Skin allergies are the most common allergies in children. The second most common are allergies to foods. Respiratory allergies, which are more common among older children, are the third most common. 1. Heat Rash Heat rash  ( also known as prickly heat or miliaria)  is seen most often in babies and young children when sweat gland pores become blocked and perspiration can't escape. The rash looks like patches of small pink or red bumps or blisters under clothing or spots where skin tends to fold—on the neck, elbows, armpits, or thighs—although heat rash can occur on other covered areas. What parents can do: Keep kids cool.  Dress your child in clothing that keeps the skin cool and dry. If possible, use fans and air conditioning to avoid overheating.    Pay attention to hot spots.  Wash areas of the skin that stay wet with sweat, ur...

Diseases that used to be common in this country and around the world, including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles), mumps, tetanus, rotavirus and  Haemophilus influenzae  type b (Hib) , smallpox  can now be prevented by vaccination. It is always better to prevent a disease than to treat it after it occurs.          Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child ·           You want to do what is best for your children. One of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they have  all  of their vaccinations. ·     Immunizations can save your child’s life.  Because of advances in medical science, your child can be protected against more diseases than ever before. Some diseases that once injured or killed thousands of children, have been eliminated completely and others are close to extinction– primaril...