One way to lessen the number of days your child needs to stay home is to prevent the illness in the first place.
Childhood immunizations can prevent many diseases, such as measles, mumps, and even chicken pox.
Although this may seem simple, many illnesses can be prevented through proper hygiene. Some reminders for your children Childhood illnesses, like colds, are spread easily when children are in close contact in the school setting. Many of these illnesses can be prevented through something as simple as washing hands with soap and water. Studies have proven that hand washing greatly reduces the spread of colds in children and adults. The services of school nurses are available in all of Dover's schools.