Back to School, Back to Basics: Top Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy and Happy This Semester

The Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services, recommends ways to take care of children’s health during school time. Teach the correct way to wash your hands. Do not share personal items with others, I repeat! If you are sick, you should rest until you feel better and then go to school.

November 5th Dr. Pairoj Surattanawanit, Deputy Director General of the Department of Medical Services It has been revealed that many schools have started the new semester. Children need to change their lifestyle from sleeping late to waking up late. during school break When you have to get up early for school Young children need time to adjust. You may be angry and not want to go to school. Parents may need to adjust their activities to prepare their children for waking up earlier and going to bed at later times. Many people may be worried about the safety of their children going to school. Therefore, it is recommended to wash your hands regularly. Pack your school supplies and personal items so you don’t share things with others.

Dr. Akkarathan Jitnuyanon, Director of the Queen Sirikit National Institute for Child Health Added that parents should teach proper hand washing methods. Both before and after meals. Even after handling various objects with soapy water or alcohol gel. And teach children not to share these items with others. Prepare your school supplies such as pencils, pens, rulers, erasers and other school supplies. So that you don’t have to share things with others and clean your personal gear every time you come home from school.

You should take proper care of your child’s health. For example, when he is sick or has a cold, he should rest until he recovers and then go to school. Wear a face mask when in crowded places or at risk of respiratory infections. And you should prepare at least one spare mask in your bag. Always take care of your physical health. Eating nutritious, cooked, clean food. Exercise regularly and get adequate sleep. Take your child for a health check-up and get vaccinations as scheduled to prevent other diseases. which can be prevented with vaccines