Leaving school and returning to the classroom during the summer creates a melting pot of germs.
As temperatures start to drop, spending time indoors surrounded by students and teachers can also help cycle the disease.
"People are gathering, people are huddled together, breathing, coughing and sneezing," says Bob Marsiensen, a nursing instructor in the University of Lethbridge's Health Sciences program. said.
But there are ways to keep your little one well-prepared to repel bugs around him.
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Marsiensen also has experience working at a school as a nurse.
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He says it's important to keep your immunizations up to date, but keep your immune system healthy. There are many things parents can do at home to promote.
“Good nutrition — you should eat right.
"(Also) physical activity. It's good for your immune system, so we want to reduce sedentary lifestyles."
Marthiensen says the same. I think there's another factor that's just as important, but sometimes people don't consider it.
"Stress levels. Kids coming back to school, that's a lot of stress. They might be entering a new school, a new class, etc.," he said. } "You'll probably plan a lot of downtime and do a lot of stress-reducing activities." .
"There is no ebb and flow, there is always," he said, "because we do it continuously."
"Keep going, if you can, but if you haven't already, get started."
Meanwhile, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, local schools continue to We are taking health precautions.
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We want you to feel that you are there," read part of a statement from the Lethbridge Schools Department.
This department lists some measures that are in place for the upcoming school year. This includes hand sanitizer stations located throughout the building and the encouragement of proper respiratory etiquette.
Enhanced cleaning procedures will also be implemented, including disinfecting frequently touched surfaces throughout the day.
At the provincial level, the Department of Education said Alberta Health Services will manage disease outbreaks in schools using pre-pandemic practices, such as identifying outbreaks based on student absenteeism. I'm here.
School authorities no longer require government approval to transition to online learning.
"As before the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to home learning for operational reasons is at the discretion of school authorities," said Deputy Press Secretary Erin Allin in part in a statement. Readable. “We will also inform school authorities of our expectation of a return to pre-pandemic learning in advance of the reopening of schools in September 2022.
We strongly encourage you to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all students, staff and visitors, regardless of your personal decisions regarding.”
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