• Get vaccinations: Children should be vaccinated up to data. There’s a lot of misinformation about vaccines out there, but all recommended childhood vaccines are scientifically proven to be safe and effective.
• Wash hands regularly: Get child into the habit of washing hands as this is one of the most powerful ways to prevent illness. Encourage hand washing before and after eating, after using the bathroom, and after coming home from playing outside or in a public area.
• Cover coughs and sneezes: Teach child that the spread of illness can be prevented by covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow. Remember to wash your hands after!
• Disinfect toys, electronics, and communal objects: Bacteria and parasites can survive on some surfaces for many days. Use alcohol wipes or rubbing alcohol to clean favourite toys, tablets, phones, doorknobs, and any other commonly touched household object. Wash bath towels and bedsheets in hot water every week.
• Eat healthy and exercise regularly: Following a healthy diet and exercising are powerful ways to boost the immune system.
• Start good habits early: Explain early and often why good hygiene matters. Integrate good hygiene habits into daily routines—and don’t forget to tell your child when they’ve done a good job.
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