Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Ayşin Kılınç Toker stated that viral infections in children increased with the cooling of the weather and that children with symptoms should not be sent to school in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
With the cooling of the weather in Kayseri, viral infections have increased, especially in children. Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist from Kayseri City Hospital Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Ayşin Kılınç Toker warned families, especially those whose children go to school. Toker said, “Air temperatures started to drop suddenly. This increases colds, flu and flu infections due to viral factors. This period poses a risk especially for our preschool and primary school children who are indoors and in contact with too much. The fact that our children do not dress appropriately for the climate with the cold, cannot pay attention to their nutrition, and their sleep patterns are not clear invites diseases. At the same time, they infect each other by contaminating their hands and desks with the secretions caused by sneezing and sneezing of their classmates or friends with whom they are in close contact. Our children are at risk during this period as the weather has cooled down and the window opening and sunbathing situation has decreased.”
“If your child is sick, don't send them to school”
“Hand hygiene, supplements to strengthen children's immunity, sleep and nutrition patterns are very important,” Ayşin Kılınç Toker continued, ”School officials should ensure cleanliness conditions, teachers and parents should encourage children for hand hygiene, and they should give them the awareness to clean their hands before and after eating and when sneezing. This is a very important detail. In addition, when our children have this kind of problem, it is necessary to ensure that they rest for a few days, if possible not to be in a closed environment, and if possible not to send them to school. This is very important for the health of both classmates, teachers and other people at home with the germs they will bring home.”
