Can I go to kindergarten if I have a cold?

Children's immune system is relatively weaker than that of adults, so it is more difficult for them to resist the invasion of viruses. Therefore, parents must pay attention to the physical condition of their babies, pay attention to personal hygiene, and avoid infection. When children catch a cold, parents should try to avoid direct contact with many children, such as kindergartens, in order to avoid infecting children with low immunity.

As long as the problem is not particularly serious, such as no fever or particularly infectious diseases, you should insist on sending your child to kindergarten. Colds and coughs are normal body reactions. Unless they are particularly serious, there is really no need to be so nervous. We can first understand the cause of the disease. Not all colds and coughs are contagious. Parents are at work during the day, so it is a good choice to let the children stay in kindergarten. It is good to run and jump, which can exercise the body and enhance immunity.

However, most parents disagree with this point of view. The more polite parents say that children should not be sick often, otherwise the body will be in a sub-healthy state for a long time, which will affect development and cause poor health. The less polite parents will directly say things like "it is selfish, irresponsible, and uneducated", and that sick children should be kept away from other children. We understand other parents' concerns, but if your child only has a mild cold, shouldn't he be sent to kindergarten?

Whether to send or not depends on the patient's condition

When a child is sick, parents should first understand the condition and then decide whether to go to the hospital for treatment based on the severity of the condition.

You can go

If it is a mild cold and cough, and there is no fever, the child is in good spirits, has a normal appetite, and just has a runny nose. In this case, children can go to kindergarten. Children with non-communicable chronic diseases such as allergic rhinitis can also go to kindergarten. Instead of staying at home, it is better to let children go to school to exercise and relieve the feeling of discomfort.

Can't go

1. If you have a severe cold, your nasal mucus will be thick, yellow or green, you may even have a fever, and look listless.

2. Frequent diarrhea or vomiting and diarrhea. The bacteria that cause diarrhea are contagious, and the baby will also be quite listless. At this time, it is best to rest at home and actively treat the disease.

3. Cough is also a common disease among babies. If the cough is accompanied by fever and sputum, you need to seek medical attention promptly.

4. Chickenpox is the most contagious disease among children. If you have chickenpox, you must see a doctor and then stay home to rest.

5. If there is blood in the child's eye secretions, it is likely conjunctivitis and the child needs to stay at home. After recovery, the child will no longer be contagious and can go to kindergarten.