at school and ways to prevent them

Children are more susceptible to disease than others, especially infectious diseases, and with going to school and mixing with many people daily, mothers and fathers complain of some bacterial and viral diseases such as influenza, colds, and some skin diseases.

And that most of the diseases that may affect children in schools are the result of direct mixing with their classmates without sufficient distances and for long periods, or as a result of the exchange of study tools between them, in addition to the poor ventilation system in the classroom.

The Pediatric Consultant explained the most important infectious diseases that may affect children in schools and how to avoid and prevent them.

1- Influenza

It is a contagious disease transmitted by the exposure of a child to the sneezing or coughing of a person infected with the virus.

2- Chickenpox

Its season is spring, but in recent years it has been observed that it has spread in the months of January and December. It is a contagious viral disease that affects children through coughing, sneezing, or direct contact with liquids.

3- Hand, Mouth, and Foot Syndrome (MFHS)

It begins with a rise in your child''s temperature, refusal to eat, and sores on the hands, feet, and diaper area.

4- Scarlet fever

It is considered one of the most infectious diseases, and its most important symptoms are high temperatures, pus in the throat, and his tongue turning white, then the appearance of red dots all over his body after 3 days.

5- Measles

Viral diseases, and the most important symptoms of which are high body temperature, red eyes, coughing and colds, and then the appearance of some red spots on the body.

6- Mumps

Swelling or swelling on the side of the face under the ear, high body temperature, and pain when chewing food.

7- Tonsillitis

It is considered one of the most common diseases that affect the school-age child as a result of some wrong habits, such as drinking hot or cold drinks to a high degree, wearing heavy clothes and then taking them off and suddenly being exposed to the air, or infection from an infected colleague.

To avoid contracting these diseases and protect your child from them, here are some tips that must be takenwho followed:

The child''s health condition must be monitored periodically, and children must be vaccinated against diseases that can infect them through infection.

Ensure that your child eats useful foods that contain vitamins and important elements that support his immune system, and stay away from manufactured sweets and replace them with vegetables, fruits and natural juices, and keep eating a cup of warm lemon localized with honey on an empty stomach daily.

Ensure that foods eaten raw are thoroughly washed.

Make sure that your child drinks plenty of water, as this will help him get rid of diseases.

Instruct the child on the importance of washing hands with soap before and after using the toilet, and before and after eating.

Putting a bag of disinfectant wet wipes in your child''s bag, to use between each session, and before eating the school meal, to get rid of germs and bacteria that are attached to his hand.

Make sure your school supplies are clean, by washing them with disinfectant soap periodically and regularly.

Attention and care for the cleanliness of the toilets and sinks that your child uses to wash his hands.

To reduce the chances of infection, you should take care of the ventilation of the house, and make sure that the separation of the child and the means of transportation he rides have good outlets for ventilation.

Dedicate time to exercise, as exercise protects the body from many diseases that may affect it.