Pack these health tips for kids headed back to school

Parents should ensure that their children wear face masks that cover their noses and mouth. Face masks help to contain infectious respiratory droplets spread among children, especially during breathing, talking, or coughing in the classroom. Children with health conditions can be safer by wearing face masks. Safe disposal of used face masks should be taught to everyone at school.

Students should maintain at least six feet distance within the classroom. There is always a possibility of an infected individual being asymptomatic but still contagious. Children should also be advised to have snacks or lunch at their desks instead of crowding themselves, as they need to remove masks while eating and there are possibilities of getting infected.

Parents can protect their children from the COVID virus by implementing certain cleaning practices and maintaining good personal hygiene. As schools follow strict SOP guidelines, students should be encouraged to wash their hands with soap or alcohol-based sanitizer regularly. It is advisable to wash hands as many times as possible.

Though parents advise children, it is more important for them to listen to their child's concerns. It is important that the child feels comfortable expressing any concern or anxiety after returning to school. Initiate a conversation and hear from them to know their difficulties both physically and mentally.