It’s already that time of year again when your children will be heading back to school. While it may be a time of relief for parents, it can also be a time of stress when you are dealing with all of the illnesses and germs that children are susceptible to at school.
So, how can you help keep your child healthy throughout the school year? Follow these tips to keep your child in school and out of the doctor’s office:
1. Remind your child of the importance of washing their hands, not only before lunch and after using the rest room, but also when they get home from school.
2. Remind your child to keep their fingers and hands out of their mouth. So many germs are spread this way and infections could ensue.
3. According to an article found at AssociatedContent.com, make sure you child is up to date on all shots. Review your child’s shot records as there are several immunizations that are elective that a parent should look into getting for their child. One such elective is the Hepatitis A vaccination.
4. Make sure your child gets a physical before the school year starts. This will help to target any health problems prior to the start of the school year.
5. Give your child a daily vitamin. This will help them to build their immune systems and fight infections better.
6. Remind your child not to drink from other children’s cups or use their utensils.
7. Instruct your child not to use other people’s combs/brushes. While sharing is a great concept to be taught, children should not use their friends’ combs or brushes as this can cause the spread of head lice.
8. Do not send your child to school with a fever. Even if your child is feeling fine, a fever is an indicator that their immune system is trying to fight something off and they are at their most contagious when running a fever. This puts all children and adults around your child at risk.
9. Make sure that your child gets 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. Getting the right amount of sleep is important to keeping your child healthy.
10. Make sure to feed your child a nutritious and balanced diet each day. Getting the appropriate vitamins and minerals in their diet will also aid in building their immune systems and will lead to an overall healthier child.
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