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How to prepare your child for returning to school
Backpack packed, breakfast eaten, everyone ready to leave, when suddenly you hear, "Mom, I don't feel well." What should you do in such a situation? Should you send your child to school, leave them at home, or rush them to the doctor? In this article, we answer when a child should stay home!
School supplies How to recognize illness in a child? Feeling unwell doesn't always mean illness, but you should first pay attention to your child's behavior. If your child is quiet, sleepy, and appears tired, you may already be suspecting a more serious problem. A child who claims to feel unwell but is active and behaving as usual is likely fine. Pay particular attention to younger children, who still struggle to recognize illness themselves and may not always understand the source of their discomfort. School supplies Pay attention if your child:
  • she is sleepy and seems tired,
  • she is irritable,
  • cries for no apparent reason,
  • no appetite,
  • is inactive, taciturn and uncharacteristically calm,
  • complains of feeling cold,
  • is hot, red or pale,
  • complains of a headache or stomach ache.
If you notice unusual behavior, you may suspect weakness. If your child doesn't have any serious symptoms, take their temperature and assess whether they're simply overtired or sleep-deprived. Find out how to boost your child's immunity. When deciding whether to send your child to school or preschool, it's worth asking the teacher to pay more attention to the student during the day and to contact the parents if their condition worsens. School supplies

When not to send your child to school - more serious symptoms

Sending a sick child to school not only harms the child but also puts other students and teachers at risk. However, it can sometimes be difficult to assess whether a child is fit to leave home. If you have any doubts, make an appointment with a doctor quickly or give yourself and your child a few extra hours to observe and make a decision.

Your child should stay home if:

  • has a temperature above 37.5℃,
  • vomiting,
  • has diarrhea,
  • coughing heavily,
  • their throat hurts,
  • has a rash .
If your little one has a few minor symptoms, such as a mild runny nose and cough, fatigue, or poor appetite, consider keeping them home for a day or two to prevent something more serious from developing. This may be their body's way of demanding more care and rest. School supplies

When to take your child to the doctor

If your child is feeling unwell, it's always worth taking them to a doctor for a checkup. In many cases, even with minor but persistent symptoms, a visit to the clinic will be necessary. Seek professional help if, despite leaving your child at home and resting, mild symptoms persist for more than two days. Pay particular attention to the child's temperature. For newborns and infants, proper care is crucial if vomiting and diarrhea occur. Even if the cause of these symptoms is harmless, they can lead to dangerous dehydration, which is easy to develop in such young children. Other signs that should prompt a visit to the doctor include:
  • The available medications for the child do not bring results,
  • My child has not wanted to drink fluids for over 6 hours,
  • The child urinates frequently,
  • A rash appeared.
School supplies Seek immediate help if:
  • Your child has had a serious accident or a hard blow to the head.
  • The child has shortness of breath and breathing problems
  • My child is breathing rapidly for no reason
  • Breathing is accompanied by wheezing or grunting
  • Persistent severe cough or wheezing
  • The baby does not respond to stimuli
  • The baby is very pale and difficult to wake up.
  • I had a headache with a stiff neck.
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