Patient's question:
Children have delicate stomachs. My mother-in-law used to often fail to disinfect the baby bottles and bowls, which has led to the baby experiencing frequent diarrhea now. Sometimes I prepare the food myself, disinfect the bowls, and wash the ingredients very thoroughly, but the baby still gets diarrhea. However, it usually only lasts for one or two episodes, and the baby doesn't cry or fuss. How can we prevent infant diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
Hello! According to what you said, the most critical aspect of Eyoufa diarrhea is frequent handwashing. For children hospitalized due to diarrhea, doctors and nurses repeatedly emphasize this point before discharge. Parents need to wash their hands before touching the baby. The baby should wash hands promptly before meals, after using the toilet, and after coming back home from outside to prevent illness from entering through the mouth.Pediatricians in the United States recommend that babies receive rotavirus vaccine once at two months and once at four months. This vaccine is not mandatory in the U.S., but it is indeed strongly recommended by doctors. The vaccination method involves an annual oral dose, typically starting with rotavirus vaccine in the fall. However, this does not mean the baby won't have diarrhea. Even if diarrhea occurs, the symptoms will be much milder than with ordinary diarrhea.