GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF HERBAL MEDICINES IN FAMILY HEALTH CARE
PRECAUTIONS
1. HIGH FEVER IN CHILDREN SHOULD BE REDUCED RAPIDLY WITH COLD COMPRESS OR
HERBAL REMEDIES.
2. DO NOT COVER THE SICK CHILDREN WITH BLANKET OR WEAR THICK CLOTHES.
3. IF HE/SHE FEELS COLD OR HAS CHILLS, WRAP WITH BLANKET AND EMBRACE. REMOVE THE
BLANKET WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS GETTING TO BE NORMAL.
4. FEED THE SICK CHILD WITH NUTRITIOUS FOODS AND DRINKS.
PREVENTION
1. PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM MOSQUITO BITES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN.
2. SLEEP INSIDE BED NETS.
3. USE WIRE MESH AT AIR VENTS TO PREVENT MOSQUITOES FROM ENTERING THE HOUSE.
