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Why does my child get sick & how can I help prevent it?

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Why does my child get sick & how can I help prevent it?

With the cold weather coming, our children are more likely to get sick.  No, not because it’s cold, but because when it’s cold people spend more time indoors in closer proximity to each other, making it easier for viruses and bacteria to spread.  (In more tropical climates, colds seem to increase in rainy weather, as people, too, spend more time inside.)  As more people get sick and more people are closer to each other, still more people get sick, and so on….

The cold and flu are most often spread by our touching someone or something with the cold virus on it and then touching our eyes, mouth or an open wound (from where the virus can get into our bodies) OR from inhaling droplets of the virus put into the air by a sneeze or cough.  Some pediatricians believe that it is not uncommon for a child to have six to eight or more upper respiratory tract and two to three gastrointestinal infections each year.  However, as children get older, they build up a stronger immunity to these common infections.

So, how do we help to protect our children?

1.  Wash hands.  Hand washing is perhaps the most effective way to prevent catching someone else’s virus.  Teaching your children to wash their hands after using the bathroom, touching someone else, after playing with common toys and particularly before eating will help keep them from getting sick.  Also, frequently clean all surfaces.

2.  Avoid close contact with other people who are sick.  Does your school/day care have a policy for excluding children with contagious illnesses?  Usually, most illnesses are contagious for one or two days even before symptoms appear.

3.  Don’t share cups or utensils.   If your child does get sick, keep her/him home to prevent others from getting sick.

Visit the American Academy of Pediatrics it is dedicated to the health of all children.

Related links: BAEBA Minicall Digital Baby Monitor

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About the Author: Yvonne Wonder

As the founder and managing director of Destination Sitters, LLC, an entrepreneur for over 35 years, 17 years of which has been in childcare relating to the travel sector. I am the mother of two children, I strongly believe that family comes first. Especially when traveling away from home, there is nothing like the peace of mind that comes from getting great professional childcare to care for your children while on vacation. We refer fully vetted and trusted sitters at your travel destination – we come directly to your hotel, vacation rental, Airbnb or event venue! Through the development and growth of Destination Sitters, LLC a national babysitting service brand for traveling parents we currently provide babysitting services in 20 US cities. We service more than 5k hotels nationally, wedding & event planners, and DMC’s from to coast coasts. Whether you are traveling for leisure, business, or a wedding, this time you can bring your kids – your children will be looked after in the safety of your hotel room.

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