CONCEPT OF IMMUNITY AND CHALLENGES IN CHILDREN: AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW
Dr. Sachin Prakash Gwalani*
ABSTRACT
India has the highest number of child deaths for any single nation in the world & Infectious diseases are one of the important cause of child death. Immature immune system of children is considered behind the vulnerability to infections. Ayurveda also describes children's susceptibility towards contagious diseases. Ayurveda describes physiological limitations in the pediatric age group, which can be considered as reason behind their weak immunity. Ayurveda also gives special measures of protection from contagious &other diseases in children, which can be considered either protective in nature or boosting strength & immunity. Therefore here is an effort to understand immunity through concepts of Ayurveda with given challenges in children and also studying measures given in the context of immunity.
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