Start the new academic session in the best of health and avoid those pesky sick days
Heading back to school for the new term is one of the most exciting times of year for students. Seeing friends after weeks apart and getting ready to learn new things is all part of settling into the new term. Unfortunately, though, as children gather again, this is also a time when there is a surge in the transmission of bugs and viruses. To reduce the chances of getting sick this term, parents should think ahead. Whilst holidays may involve late nights, unhealthy eating habits and being out of a normal routine, it is important to get an early bedtime and a nutritious diet before heading back to school.
“The best time to book an appointment for your children is before going back to school. The physician can help the kids stay healthy by advising healthy eating habits and updating their vaccines, which prevents serious diseases.”
To reduce the chances of getting sick this term, parents should think ahead. Whilst holidays may involve late nights, unhealthy eating habits and being out of a normal routine, it is important to get an early bedtime and a nutritious diet before heading back to school.
Dr Shashi Kant Gupta, Specialist Paediatrics, Medeor Hospital, Abu Dhabi, says, “As school reopens, children must have a good sleep, study, and play routine to promote overall growth, enhanced immunity, improved memory and attention, and emotional well-being. A mix of adequate sleep and a balanced diet improves children’s physical health and they are more energetic and eager to learn. Less or an irregular sleep pattern in children is associated with poor school performance, behaviour issues, and anxiety. A good night’s sleep is essential for the overall development of a growing child.”
As a parent, it is easy to be preoccupied with tasks such as getting that new uniform and school bag before the new term, but one should also make time for a check-up at the clinic.
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