What are some ways to help prevent your child from catching a cold at school?

My son never got sick until he started school. Last year, his kindergarten year, he got the stomach virus at least 4 times. Then of course I got it as well.

I really try to teach him the importance of effective hand washing. From all the information I've read, been told by doctors and seen on t.v. , it is the best preventive measure.It doesn't have to be antibacterial soap, any soap will do.

Tell your children to wash their hands all over, even up the wrist some. Soap up for the amount of time it takes to sing 'Happy Birthday' twice, then wash it off for one time. Dry the hands with paper towels, avoid the blow dryer and do not touch the door or sink handles after washing the hands.

Tell them to have a piece of paper towel ready for that before hand. Raising the body's natural defense system can also help. Making sure your children are eating well balanced diets and getting enough vitamins.

Drink water, juices and stay hydrated. Zinc is also said to help. Teach children to avoid sharing pencils and other objects at school.

How many of us chew on our pencils? They need to avoid placing their hands in or around their mouths as well.To avoid spreading germs to other kids, teach them to sneeze in their elbow or inside their shirt if they don't have a hankie or tissue. I do this myself.

Everyone should cover their sneeze and coughs, but really? Is covering with the hand only to spread it around very good? Only use the hand when you can wash it before touching other stuff or have a tissue.

Otherwise, use your elbow or inside of your shirt. Covering their nose and mouth with a mask in heavy populated or areas were germs are lurking is a great defense for a cold, flu or virus.

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