Boost your child’s back-to-school immunity Heading back to
school after a summer of fun in the sun, late nights and
sleeping in is always a transitional challenge for parents, and
while they may look forward to the back-to-school routine, they
don’t look forward to all the germs that come with their
children’s return to school in the new year. “While the best way
to prevent germs from spreading is by washing hands with warm,
soapy water it is important to ensure a healthy and functioning
immune system as the basis for avoiding nasty flu bugs,” says
PharmaChoice spokesperson, pharmacist, Liezl van Tonder. “The
fact is that kids live in the fast lane, going from pre-school
and school to after-care and extra-mural activities; and they’re
exposed daily to the germs and viruses carried by schoolmates,
friends and strangers. Germs are swopped faster than text
messages which is why nature needs a helping hand if she is to
be our ally.” Schools are ‘danger zones’ for potentially
infectious bacteria and viruses. “When