A schoolroom can be a breeding ground for childhood illnesses. The classrooms are clean and orderly, but placing twenty children in a room increases the opportunity for sickness to spread. All it takes is one child arriving to school with symptoms of illness, and before you know it, your child who left home healthy steps off the school bus with a fever. Below are 10 common illnesses that kids might pick up in school. Chicken Pox Chickenpox is a childhood disease that’s nearly been ... [Read More]
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Common Cold, Strep Throat, or the Flu: How do you know?
Your child comes home from school complaining of a sore throat, fever, chills, and difficulty swallowing. The only thing you know for sure is tomorrow is going to be a “sick day” for her. But is it a common cold, strep throat, or the flu? How do you know? Here are some clues to help you differentiate between the three. Common Cold The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Even though colds make you feel miserable, they are usually harmless. ... [Read More]