How to Protect your Children from Infection
There are several ways to protect your children from infections: a. Encourage hand hygiene: Teach your children to wash their hands frequently, especially before eating, after using the toilet, after sneezing, coughing, or blowing their nose, and after playing outside. b. Practice respiratory hygiene: Teach your children to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, and to dispose of the tissue immediately. If a tissue is not available, teach them to cough or sneeze into their elbow or sleeve. c. Vaccinations: Make sure your children receive all the recommended vaccinations. Vaccinations can protect your child from many se...