Category updated: Diarrhoea
Page updated: Why it is important
Page updated: Diarrhoea kills children by draining liquid from the body, which dehydrates the child. As soon as diarrhoea starts, it is essential to give the child extra fluids along with regular foods and fluids.
Page updated: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and continued breastfeeding after six months can reduce the risks associated with diarrhoea. Immunization against rotavirus (where recommended
Page updated: A child with diarrhoea needs to continue eating regularly. While recovering, she or he needs to be offered more food than usual to replenish the energy and nourishment lost due to the illness.
Page updated: A child with diarrhoea should receive oral rehydration salts (ORS) solution and a daily zinc supplement for 10-14 days. Diarrhoea medicines are generally ineffective and can be harmful.
Page updated: To prevent diarrhoea, all faeces, including those of infants and young children, should be disposed of in a latrine or toilet or buried.
Page updated: Good hygiene practices and use of safe drinking water protect against diarrhoea. Hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water or a substitute, such as ash and water, after defecating and afte