### [Common Illness Prevention and Home Care Guide for Children Aged 0–6](https://www.mamihelp.com/en/article/2650)

**Published:** 2026-08-23T04:57:01

**Author:** 妈咪助手

**Excerpt:** A practical guide to preventing and caring for common c…

## Colds and Fever

### Prevention Measures

-   Wash hands frequently and maintain hand hygiene
-   Keep indoor ventilation and avoid crowded places
-   Ensure adequate sleep to boost immunity
-   Get the flu vaccine on schedule

### Home Care

-   Physical cooling below 38.5°C: reduce clothing, sponge with warm water
-   Above 38.5°C, fever reducers may be taken (ibuprofen or acetaminophen)
-   Drink more water to prevent dehydration
-   Seek medical care promptly if: persistent high fever over 3 days, listlessness, rapid breathing

## Diarrhea

### Prevention Measures

-   Pay attention to food hygiene and disinfect utensils
-   Get the rotavirus vaccine on schedule
-   Use fresh complementary food ingredients, prepare and serve immediately

### Home Care

-   Continue feeding, do not stop milk
-   Use oral rehydration salts to prevent dehydration
-   Observe stool characteristics and record frequency
-   Seek medical care promptly if: bloody stool, frequent vomiting, markedly reduced urine output

## Eczema

-   Moisturizing is key: apply emollient 2–3 times daily
-   Bath water should not be too hot, around 37°C
-   Choose pure cotton clothing, avoid irritating fabrics like wool
-   Use steroid cream under a doctor’s guidance when severe

## Vaccination Schedule

National immunization program vaccines must be given on schedule, including BCG, hepatitis B, polio, DTP, and MMR vaccines. Recommended self-paid vaccines: flu vaccine, rotavirus vaccine, varicella vaccine, and 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine.

**📌 Key Takeaways：**Prevent and manage common childhood illnesses—colds, diarrhea, eczema—with home care tips and a clear vaccination schedule for ages 0–6.

  

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