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How can you care for your child who has frequent infections?
- Wash your hands and have your child wash their hands often to avoid spreading germs.
- If your child goes to a day care center, ask the staff to wash their hands often to prevent the spread of germs.
- If one child is sick, separate that child from other children in the home, if you can. Put the child in a room alone when it is time to sleep.
- Keep your child home from school, day care, or other public places while your child has a fever.
- Don't let your child share personal items like utensils, drinking cups, and towels with others.
- Remind your child to keep their hands away from the nose, eyes, and mouth. Viruses are most likely to enter the body through these areas.
- Teach your child to cough and sneeze away from others and to use a tissue when coughing and wiping their nose.
- Make sure that your child gets all of their vaccinations, including COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
- Keep your child away from smoke. Do not smoke or let anyone else smoke in your house.
- Encourage your child to be active each day. Your child may like to take a walk with you, ride a bike, or play sports.
- Make sure that your child eats a healthy and balanced diet.
Frequent infections in children: When to call
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your child is not getting better as expected.
- Your child is not growing or developing as expected.
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