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Catching Colds
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When children start preschool, they're exposed to many new things: new kids, new games, new learning experiences. Unfortunately, they're also exposed to lots of new germs. There are at least 200 different cold viruses, according to doctors at the University of Michigan Health System.
Viruses spread directly, when a child sneezes or coughs on another child, or indirectly, when a child coughs or sneezes on her hands and then touches toys or other children. That's why hand-washing is the best way to prevent colds from spreading in a school or daycare center.
Now is the time to teach your child good hand-washing habits. The Centers for Disease Control recommend vigorous scrubbing with warm, soapy...
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Those little preschoolers are tricky kids, they might say they have washed up after a visit to the bathroom but really haven't. So it's always best to keep one eye on them when they go in to wash their hands. Also, make sure the school has paper towels to dry off with. If they use cloth towels at their school make sure each child is assigned their own. Wet cloth towels can spread germs too.
Your child's preschool should have restrictions about kids and sick days. Make sure that they are following these steps. Make sure you know the schools policy about illness and attendance.
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November 17, 2007
Parentpedia > Preschoolers > Wellness > Catching Colds
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