Srinagar, Nov. 30 -- As the winter blues get severe in Kashmir, the children are falling ill left, right and center. "Flu" is found to be the main cause for their illness. However, the alarming increase in the flu cases are causing concern among the parents. Questions are being raised as to why the cold climate is making the viral infections worse in comparison to the last three winters. To know what is affecting the young ones and the safety tips to keep the winter illnesses at bay, The Kashmir Monitor spoke to Dr Yasir Wani, Senior Consultant and HOD Pediatrics District Hospital Pulwama.

Could you please tell us why are children falling sick so frequently, especially this winter?

We have seen that in the last three years, children sta...