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Back to school: An exciting, nerve-racking time for everyone. The kids are most concerned about having the coolest back-pack, while you madly try to fortify their immune systems and pack the perfect lunches?and make sure they eat them! Relax. No one?s grading your performance. Here are a few lessons to take with you.
1. Going into a new school year, how can I keep my kid healthy"

As a mom of three young kids, what I most worry about is what they will be exposed to daily. And unfortunately, kids are bound to infect one another with the virus du jour when they?re in close contact. My top suggestion for keeping your kid healthy throughout the year: Make sure he?s up to date on his vaccinations and has had the flu shot. Next, encourage him to wash his hands often with soap and water for as long as it takes to hum ?Happy Birthday.? Washing before and after meals, and after using the washroom is a given, but kids can should be doing it throughout the day, too, like after recess and as soon as they come home from school. When you?re packing his lunch in the morning or washing up containers at the end of the day, remind them to avoid sharing their drinks, food and utensils with friends. Last, teach him to sneeze and cough into the crease of his elbow instead of his hands. 2. Would a daily probiotic help boost my kid?s immunity"

Though I would love to tell you that a simple remedy like a probiotic will keep your kids healthy and help them recover from ...