Monday, 27 May 2013

Why is First aid so important?

First aid is the emergency care that is administered to a sick or injured person prior to the professional medical care. First aid basically comprises of easy life saving practices that can be carried out by a layman or a person without any medical background and knowledge.  First aid is found to be very useful in reducing the injury and potential harm to the victim. If first aid is provided on time, the risk of the...

Examples of Infections & diseases that are common in children

It is difficult to imagine someone who is 100% fit and fine. We all get ill every now and then and encounter infections and health problems. Poor lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, and inactivity are some of the reasons why most of us acquire infections and diseases. The same is true for children. Children are very sensitive and therefore they easily get infections and diseases. Here are examples of infections and diseases that are quite common...

Importance of hand washing in preventing infections & diseases

We have heard time and again that prevention is better than cure. And one of the best ways to prevent spread of germs and harmful bacteria is to wash your hands. Hand washing is very effective in reducing the chances of an infection break-out. Even if you wear protective gloves while carrying cleaning job or waste disposal or emptying of trash bins, you must always wash your hands with a good quality cleansing solution. Hand washing is all the...