Parents take their kids to the free clinic at the CQHCWC on July 4. [Photo/WeChat account of CQHCWC]

The Pediatric Clinic at the Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children (CQHCWC), which is located in Southwest China's Chongqing, held a free clinic for kids on July 4.

The clinic was held in the runup to World Allergy Day on July 8 – an annual initiative held by the World Allergy Organization, that aims to raise general awareness of allergic diseases.

Four deputy chief physicians from CQHCWC provided one-to-one health consultation service and about 100 kids came to the activity.

During the clinic, doctors conducted free allergen tests for children. They also gave guidance and explanations on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases in children, which is always of general concern to parents.

A doctor gives advice to a mom on July 4. [Photo/WeChat account of CQHCWC]

CQHCWC said the event also called on people to adopt a healthy lifestyle, actively participate in health management, create a healthy atmosphere and to help prevent allergic reactions and allergic diseases.