India, Sept. 10 -- During monsoon, the rising humidity and the changing weather conditions act as perfect breeding grounds for infections and other diseases, that children fall victim to. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. G M Shanbhag, consultant - pediatric critical care, KIMS Hospitals, Thane said, "The rains bring an end to summer heat, but for a child, monsoon also arrives with more cough, cold, stomach infection, and even mosquito-borne diseases. Parents tend to wonder how to make their child's food a line of defense against infection." Also read | Nutritionist shares monsoon diet tips for better digestion and gut health

Dr. G M Shanbhag further shared a few nutrition tips that can boost immunity in kids:

Fruits such as papaya...