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![]() Teach Your Child Prevention of GermsCombating germs is a necessity in our society with germs that cause the flu, the common cold, pneumonia, scarlet fever, chicken pox, and a ton of other illnesses that can physically harm children or even kill them, although it’s hard to imagine this is the truth. Therefore teaching your children how to prevent germs is a major lesson that should not be taken lightly at home or at school. Especially at school as you know children share much more than simply secrets or toys in school, they commonly share these germs in the classroom as well. We all know, as this has probably been pounded in our heads, hand washing is the most effective way in combating germs. This is very true and actually studies have shown that schools that enforce hand washing of their students on a regular basis have fewer children out sick and have less fecal bacteria found on floors, carpets and in bathrooms. It is recommended that children wash their hands regularly and especially after these routines:
Children should also wash their hands before the following activities:
While hand washing is the most important preventative measure from becoming ill, there are plenty other steps or tactics you can teach your children in order to keep them healthy. Preschool Show them how to scrub their fingers, back of their hands, their wrists and under their fingers, as that is where nasty little germs usually like to hide from the soap. While preschoolers who are not in school have less of potential for getting sick that those who do, if they have brothers and sisters Main points to address:
Grades K-6th Address the three-foot rule with your child, which simply asks children to stand at least three feet from other students in their classroom or school especially when they are sick. As well as making sure children understand how important it is to not share any item with other children that could potentially put them at risk for getting their germs; drinking or eating utensils, mouth guards, lip sticks or lip balms, or anything else that is used for the lips or mouth. Main points to address:
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