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  Fruits are a good source of vitamins and minerals for children and adults as well. It is healthy and protects us from diseases. Fruits are a better choice in comparison to snacks and junk food as many fruits such as pineapple, oranges, apples, etc, contain the lowest fat. Apple, banana, oranges, grapes, pineapples, guava, papaya, custard apple, etc, are considered the best fruits for children. 1. Apple Apple is truly perhaps the best organic product for human wellbeing. You must have heard “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”? Furthermore, apples are rich in L-ascorbic acid commonly known as vitamin C. Only one apple can supply a fourth of your children's vitamin C. 2. Banana Bananas are rich in carbohydrates. kids need carbohydrates as a source of energy when they play, run and jump. It contains vitamin B6 which is needed for the skin. Apart from that, elements such as fiber, vitamin C, and potassium are also present in bananas. 3. Oranges These fruits have been known for the

Children are vulnerable to chickenpox. 90% of all cases happen in kids under age 12. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Fever and an itchy rash with spots all over the body are the main symptoms of chickenpox.  How to care for children with chickenpox                                                                                                                   Keep your child at home Chickenpox is a contagious disease. It spreads from one person to another person. Keep your children at home for about a week until all blisters become scabs. Relieve fever Non-aspirin medicine drugs, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, can be used to relieve fever. Aspirin in children with chickenpox can affect children's liver and brain. Relieve itchiness Colloidal oatmeal will help relieve some of the itches. Consider giving the correct dose of oral antihistamine to relieve itchiness. Prevent Blisters Itch Scratch  Keep your child’s fingernails trimmed short. This will help prevent