India, Sept. 30 -- With rains hitting back again, dengue fever risks are also on the rise. While the festive season is fun and cheerful, it also carries a higher chance of mosquito bites as people often stand in long queues for pandal hopping or attend garba functions. Children are one of the vulnerable groups because their immune systems are still developing. Schools are closed for children for the puja break, so they spend a lot of time outdoors playing with friends, further increasing their risks of dengue.

Dr Sharmila A Nayak, Consultant Paediatrician and Pediatric Endocrinologist at People Tree Hospital, shared with HT Lifestyle that prevention is better, along with adequate dietary support.

She said, "Dengue fever happens a lot du...