Keep Your Kids Healthy

A school is where children learn and grow cognitively, develop social skills, and become self-sufficient. It can also be a source of infections and illnesses that your kid brings home.

Children spend lots of time at school in classrooms, where they can readily spread infections to one another. Parents can show their children how to make their health and safety a priority during the school day by helping them in establishing some crucial habits.

Ensure That You Are Up To Date On All Vaccines.

Vaccines are the most effective approach to prevent the spread of different diseases, and during the pandemic, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of children who received all of the necessary vaccines on time.

Consult your paediatrician to ensure that your child is up-to-date on all vaccines, including the seasonal flu vaccine.

Instil The Importance Of Proper Handwashing In Your Children.

Handwashing for at least 20 seconds with soap and water is one of the most important measures to prevent the spread of illness in classrooms and elsewhere. When children interact with germs, they can readily transfer them, particularly if they wipe their eyes or scratch their noses.

Teach your kids how to properly wash their hands, also teach them when to do so "after blowing their nose, using the bathroom, and before eating".

That reduces their chances of becoming ill and, as a result, infecting others.

Help Their Immune System To Function Better

It is critical to keep children's bodies healthy so that their immune systems can function at best. Having enough sleep, eating a good diet, controlling stress, exercising, making time to laugh, and stressing on handwashing can all help your child avoid getting colds, flu, and other infections.

Even with precautions, most children will catch six to eight colds every year as their immune systems mature. 

COVID-19 is circulating, and it is more crucial than ever to prevent diseases during the school year.

Create A Good Sleep Hygiene 

Making sure your children receive adequate sleep is critical to their health. Research suggests that children who do not get enough sleep suffer in various ways. Sleep deprivation can result in poor attention, obesity, and depression.

Sleep is not just crucial for a child's physical and emotional health. It also can affect how well they perform in school. Furthermore, evidence indicates that children are sleeping less than they did years ago.

Learn more about the Pediatrics Department at As-Salam International Hospital and book with one of our experienced consultants.