Renowned Child Specialist Professor Dr. Jai Krishin has advised parents to protect their children from viral infections during current monsoon season.

In an exclusive talk with Pakistan Television,  he said a strong immunity level is necessary to fight viral infections and a healthy diet is the best solution in this regard.

He said that sudden drop in temperature; higher humidity and stagnant water after rains can lead to various stomach-related illnesses, which affect children of all ages.

He said that chickenpox a viral disease spreading among kids, which was associated with high fever, severe body pain, rashes, vomiting and abdominal pain, adding that the most common symptom of chickenpox is a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters and then scabs.