As parents we have the need to care for the little ones, but you must know that the body develops by itself antibodies to protect children from hazards in the environment.
Antibodies are part of the immune system that develops in children before they are born, it is the body’s natural defense against infections such as those caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses. Through a well- organized response, your body attacks and destroys infectious organisms – called antigens -that invade it.
The process of the body protection begins with the antibodies adopted from the mother; similarly, the body develops these faced with the active exposure of germs that helps build the immune system as it grows.
At the time of birth, the body and the system stimulate faced with the new germs to which the baby is exposed, so antibody production begins six days after birth; also continues to receive antibodies through breast milk. The immunity transmitted by the mother while he was in the womb, is known as passive immunity.
This type of passive immunity, decreases slowly to reach six or eight months. This is because their own immune system will become stronger as you have a year old, and will have an immunity to adult level for some diseases.
The most common example of the development of antibodies are colds, in the case of adults, their immune system has been developed so that has learned how to fight it immediately before it appears.
Otherwise, if a cold germs are in the environment, you could have a baby snuffling and sneezing when it is his first encounter with this germ.
To strengthen the immune system with the help of vaccines, an essential ally in protecting your baby. The vaccination process will be present in human life at least until the age of 16 years, where the body is able to preserve itself.
Vaccines work by introducing antigens – bacterias or virus – within the child’s body without making him sick. These antibodies remain in the body so that if the child comes into contact again with these particular antigens, the antibodies are ready to turn them off.
In addition, there are a number of tips for strengthening the immune system; adapt them to your lifestyle and needs. Among them:
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
- Take vitamin supplements, especially vitamin C.
- Drinking hot tea in cold weather.
- Include in your diet onion and garlic, as they have a significant antiviral effect.
- Consume trace elements such as zinc and selenium, as they help to strengthen the defenses.
Doctor visits, healthy eating and proper documentation can help strengthen the immune system of your children and also yours. On the other hand, overprotection is never the best option, the child must face the germs so he would be able to fight them in the future.
ALFA