Bhopal, April 15 -- With temperatures soaring, JP Hospital's paediatric ward and PICU are full, leaving just two emergency beds. Twenty-four children are currently admitted with heat-related illnesses, including pneumonia and food poisoning.
Doctors report that high fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and dehydration are becoming alarmingly common among children. Two infants are in critical condition with pneumonia. The extreme heat is creating a breeding ground for bacteria, making food spoilage and infections more likely.
Medical practitioners warn that children consuming panipuri, fast food, and lemon water from street vendors are at higher risk. Food hygiene and hydration are now vital for prevention.
A two-and-a-half-month-old baby admitted...