Getting ready to go back to school: How to protect your kids from colds and flu?

This week, families are getting ready for the new school year. The routine of preparing snacks and ointments every morning is back. Most children are eager to share with their peers in class and at recess.

But with all this routine and busyness, colds and flu also come back with a vengeance, as contagions become an everyday occurrence. Therefore, it is important to be alert to the first symptoms and have a good ally present to stop any contagion.

Here, we’ve got some tips for you to make sure your children don’t get caught up in the excitement of being back in the classroom.

Strengthen hygiene habits: Remind your children of the importance of hand washing as a preventive measure. Also, use disposable tissues when sneezing or coughing. Encourage children to engage in these activities regularly.

Moisturizing: Drinking enough water is crucial to supporting your immune system. Make sure your children always have clean drinking water with them while they are at school.

Clean school supplies regularly: Teach them the habit of regularly cleaning school supplies such as pencils, pens, and textbooks. These items are often passed from one hand to another and can carry germs.

Update on vaccinations: Check that children’s vaccinations are up to date. Vaccines can prevent some diseases that can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to colds and flu.

Control body temperature: Check your child’s temperature regularly before sending them to school. If they develop a fever or other symptoms, they are advised to stay home until they recover.

To relieve symptoms of the flu or the common cold, keep Tabcin Children’s Flu Effervescent Tablets with you, containing acetaminophen, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine and ascorbic acid. Used to relieve cold and flu symptoms: runny and stuffy nose, head and body aches, sneezing, fever, and sore throat. It contains defense-boosting vitamin C and comes in a delicious cherry flavor they love, so you don’t have to use tricks to get them to accept it.

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Children aged 6 to 12 years can take two tablets dissolved in water and taken every 4 to 6 hours, with no more than 8 tablets per day. Children under 6 years old, please consult a doctor.

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.