Background: The incidence of infections in children is high. However, some infections can have serious consequences. The present study was conducted to assess incidence of community acquired infections among young children.Materials&Methods: The present observational cohort study was conducted to assess incidence of community-acquired infections among young children. The signs of illness were noted. 3 mL of blood was collected from babies. Molecular testing was done to detect bacterial and viral pathogens. Data obtained was tabulated using Microsoft Excel (MS Excel 2010, Microsoft Corporation). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21.0 statistical software (SPSS, Chicago, IL).Results: A total of 1200 young children were included in the study, out of which 890 children (74.16%) suffered from community acquired infections. Out of total community acquired infections, 83.25% children were suffering from acute infections and 16.74% were suffering from serious infections. Out of 149 serious infections, 66.44% children had pneumonia, 3.35% had meningitis, 13.42% had infections of limbs and 16.77% had pyelonephritis.Conclusion: The study concluded that 74.16% children suffered from community acquired infections. Out of total community acquired infections maximum children were suffering from acute infections. Among serious infections, pneumonia was most common infection.