Colombo (LNW): A number of diseases are rapid spreading among children due to the prevailing dry weather conditions in the island, warned health officials.
With dehydration being common within children these days, they could be vulnerable to these diseases, and therefore, should be kept hydrated with more liquids, Specialist Doctor at the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital Dr. Deepal Silva pointed out.
Diseases like diarrhea can also spread widely among children due to the weather conditions, he added.
