Paediatricians say children under five may experience six to eight viral fevers annually

Paediatricians warn that children under five can suffer <b>six to eight</b> <b>viral fevers</b> each year, underscoring relentless exposure to infections. Surveys across Indian cities confirm this trend. The system offers little preventive guidance, leaving parents to juggle doctor visits, missed work and costly medicines while clinics remain understaffed. Public health drives are sporadic and diagnostic kits scarce. Consequently, families face repeated expenses and anxiety, urging stronger vaccination outreach and parental education. Without reforms, the illness‑productivity cycle will persist.