Kids immunization India Vs USA and Travel vaccines

Vaccinations are very important in the journey of life for any human.Especially the young ones need it on time.

This becomes essential for people travel between continents with kids, I searched enough to verify the immunization charts between the countries to get my kid vaccinated, since I had to move from USA to India and back from India to USA. This post is the result of it. It is always best to check with your pediatrician well before your travel dates for any specific vaccines for the area you will be traveling specifically.

** If you are in USA make sure you and you kid gets flu shots every year before the season. Flu season usually starts after summer, this is mostly covered under insurance in walk in clinics.

When you travel from India to USA, make sure you enroll your kid in your insurance well in advance and schedule a pediatrician appointment as soon as you reach USA and confirm your kid is up to date with her immunization schedule.

When you travel from the USA to India, talk to your pediatrician and schedule a travel vaccination appointment. They usually give Typhoid and Malaria and one other Vaccination which I don't remember the name now. They don't give (at least my pediatrician did not give) Malaria vaccination, if your travel date is with in 2 weeks time, since the vaccination require at least a month time to take effect. For kids over 2 years they give typhoid vaccine.

11 Health Tips during winter for kids

Here are few tips to keep the kids on pace with their health and strength during the freezing  winter...

Tip1 : Hydrated - Make them drinking water in the cold weather is not easy as they don't sweat as in summer. Rich Vitamin C source juices with low-sugar and Antioxidant drinks are great choices for winter which gives lot of immunity.

Tip2 : Kids go on very passive mode, watching TV, just playing inside home. It is parent’s responsibility to make sure that they get at least an hour active playing time which helps them burn the extra calories they accumulate. Few activities like taking them along when you go to laundry, letter box, trash, even make them help you in doing the cleaning work at home.

Tip3 : Exercise – Even for kids of small age, it is a good practice to keep them in the routine of exercise so it  keeps them fit and active when there is no outdoor play due to freezing winter.

Tip4 : Keep the First-aid kit ready with you all the time, make sure you have babyrub (Baby Vicks) which helps a lot when they get caught Cold and fever. Apply sunscreen when the kids go out to play on a bright day since they get sun burn easily on winter than on a summer day.

Tip5 : Dress them covering head to toe. Make sure their shoe/shocks are of proper fit to them. Always make sure they wear a hooded jacket, covers the head and ears keep them warm. Wear them wool instead of a cotton or other materials. Sleeping sacks during the nights are a good option.

Tip6 : Humidifier at home keeps the air around warm, more than that it keeps room not go dry. This extremely helps when kids get cold and having cough. 

Tip7 : Educate them to cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sniffing, also stay away or not to touch objects or other children without washing their hands.

Tip8 : Keep your home warm. Make sure your home heater equipment settings are proper, not too cold as they can not withstand or not to warm which will make them to stick to home and not going out.

Tip9 : Help them avoid cold drinks instead encourage them drink more fluids, milk, soup and eat fruits, cooked vegetables.

Tip10 : Always encourage them to get out of home and have fun outdoor. Mark some time in their calender as outdoor play time and remind them to follow the calender as you do for your meetings.

Tip11 : Make sure you give them home made food, this helps them take a well balanced diet not only the winter but around the year which strengthens their immune system.