There’s a few things parents and families can do right now to make sure their kids stay healthy for the upcoming school year. One is to make sure that they are up to date on their COVID-19 and other routine childhood vaccinations.
Many different types of infections tend to increase when kids return to school and day care. Respiratory infections and stomach flus can all be prevented quite well through good hand-washing. Dr. Rajapakse suggests getting the whole family involved.
If your student does start to show symptoms of infection, keep them home.
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