Children frequently get sick due to constant exposure to germs from peers and shared objects, compounded by their tendency to touch their faces. To prevent the spread of contagious illnesses like colds and the flu, parents can encourage handwashing with soap or using hand sanitizer, and stress the importance of not touching the face. Pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Shu emphasizes that preventing germs from entering the mouth, eyes, or nose is crucial. Keeping kids’ hands busy can help reduce their face-touching habits. While it’s challenging to expect children to completely avoid touching their faces, maintaining good hand hygiene is essential.
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