A cold is not a trifle: why it is better for a sick child to stay home

In the morning before classes in kindergartens and schools, children can take their temperature and ask how they feel. This is not just a formality: it helps to notice the first signs of the disease and prevent the child from infecting others. The Kaliningrad Department of Rospotrebnadzor explained why you need a morning filter and why you should not send children to classes even with mild cold symptoms.

The morning filter is especially important during the cold season, when SARS quickly spread in children's groups. During the check, children and employees are measured with a contactless thermometer.

In kindergartens, the teacher or health worker also asks parents if the child has complained of feeling unwell. The child is then examined before being admitted to the group. The test results are recorded in a special journal.

When inspecting, attention is not only paid to the temperature. Cough, runny nose, red eyes, rash and other unusual symptoms can indicate the onset of the disease. The behavior of the child is also important: if he looks sluggish, sleepy or irritable, this is also a reason to pay attention to him.

If a child becomes ill during the morning check-up, they will not be allowed into a group or class. Parents will be advised to contact a pediatrician so that the doctor examines the baby and, if necessary, prescribes treatment.

It also happens that the child feels normal in the morning, but begins to cough or complain of poor health already during classes. In this case, he should be separated from the other children and wait for the arrival of parents or medical care.

Some parents believe that a small runny nose or cough is not a reason to miss classes. But even with mild symptoms, a child can be contagious. In a close team, the infection is quickly transmitted to other children and employees.

Therefore, Rospotrebnadzor asks parents not to send sick children to kindergartens and schools. If the child did not feel at home the day before, it is necessary to warn the teacher or medical worker.

The educational institutions themselves should also monitor the health of children during the day, regularly ventilate the premises and remind of simple hygiene rules. For example, it is important to wash your hands and not forget about other infection prevention measures.