Daily Health Care

The following measures will also help prevent infections:

- Teach your child to wash their hands, especially after using the bathroom, after coughing or sneezing and before eating. Included in his bag a bottle of hand sanitizer liquid (usually containing alcohol) or pre-moistened disinfecting wipes that have them available at the school at any time. Studies confirm that this simple habit significantly reduces the number of absences due to illness.

- If the child is sick, leave home until they recover. Although it is inconvenient for working parents, it is essential to prevent infection in school. Many campuses require a medical certificate for the child to be reinstated to school when they have a contagious disease. Check with the school about the health standards. Read the rest of this entry »