Pre-School Season Child Health Check-Ups Are of Vital Importance
Experts state that children's health examinations should be carried out before the educational term begins, to counter the increased risk of infection with the opening of schools.
Pediatrics Specialist Dr. Hikmet Akbulut stated that with the opening of schools in autumn, infections spread rapidly, and emphasized that comprehensive health checks must be performed before the new educational marathon.
Risk of Infection Spread
Schools rank at the top of areas where infections spread most rapidly due to the presence of many children together. Every autumn period, with the start of the academic year, continuous waves of illness are observed.
Comprehensive Health Screening
Child health check-ups conducted before the educational marathon begins are the most critical step in preventing future problems. In addition to physical growth, deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, which are the cornerstone of the immune system, must be detected.
Commonly Encountered Diseases
Upper respiratory tract infections, flu, the common cold, pharyngitis, and sinusitis are most frequently seen in school-aged children. Additionally, conditions such as tonsillitis, middle ear infections, chickenpox, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and gastroenteritis are also widespread.
Vision and Hearing Defects
Early detection of vision defects resulting from staying close to the blackboard or books for long periods, as well as hidden hearing losses, is of great importance during this period. These checks directly affect academic success.
Ways to Strengthen Immunity
Parents should support children's natural immune systems with nourishing foods. Clean-content breakfasts, probiotic consumption, and time spent outdoors are very beneficial for immunity.
Lifestyle and Home Environment
The consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits, limiting screen time, and a peaceful home environment protect children's health. Meanwhile, a lack of hygiene in shared areas is among the main factors triggering epidemics.