Kids Urged to Take Steps to Avoid Spreading Illness at School ...

SUNDAY, Aug. 14 (HealthDay News) ? As the new school year
approaches, pediatricians are reminding parents and kids that children
with contagious infections, such as strep throat, should stay home from
school and receive the appropriate treatment.

According to the experts from the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for
Children in Wilmington, Del., strep throat is just one of several common
childhood illnesses that could spread easily if parents and children do
not take the proper precautions.

?When kids come into contact with germs, they can unknowingly become
infected simply by touching their eyes, nose or mouth,? Dr. Kate Cronan,
medical editor at Nemours? KidsHealth.org and a pediatrician at DuPont,
said in a Nemours news release. ?And once they?re infected by contagious
germs, it?s usually just a matter of time before other family members come
down with the same illness.?

During the school year, the experts advised, parents and students
should remain particularly mindful of these five common childhood
infections:

• Pinkeye (conjunctivitis). This very contagious infection or
  inflammation of the lining of the eyelids can result in red, crusty and
  itchy eyes. The condition, most often caused by viruses or bacteria, can
  be prevented by washing hands thoroughly and often with soap and warm
  water. Children should also avoid touching their eyes as well as sharing
  eye drops, makeup, pillowcases, washcloths and towels.
• Strep throat. This bacterial infection causes swelling and
  extreme soreness in the back of the throat. The contagious illness, which
  typically affects school-age kids and teens, spreads through close contact
  and unwashed hands, as well as sneezing or coughing. The infection can be
  prevented by not sharing utensils, food, drinks, napkins or towels with a
  child who is already sick. Children should also be taught to sneeze or
  cough into their shirtsleeve, not their hands.
• Head lice. Lice, parasitic insects that infest the head,
  eyebrows and eyelashes, are common among children (particularly girls with
  longer hair) between the ages of 3 and 12. Anyone can get lice and they
  are not associated with poor hygiene. Although they do not transmit
  disease, parents should discourage children from sharing combs, brushes,
  hats and helmets to prevent infestation.
• Molluscum contagiosum. This very contagious viral skin rash is
  common among kids between the ages of 1 and 12. It is most often spread
  through direct contact with the skin, but kids can also get it by touching
  objects that have the virus on them. The best way to prevent this
  condition is by washing hands well with soap and water. Children should
  also avoid sharing personal items, such as towels and clothes.
• Walking pneumonia. This illness is the leading type of
  pneumonia in school-age kids and teens. It can be spread through direct
  contact with an infected person or through coughs or sneezes containing
  bacteria. Although it can be treated effectively with antibiotics,
  children can prevent getting the illness by washing their hands well and
  often.

More information

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides more
information on childhood illnesses.

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