Mayo Clinic Minute – Reducing viral infection risks when sending kids off to school

By ACA | August 21, 2023

It’s back to school for many kids around the nation. And once they hit the classroom, you may notice more runny noses and other symptoms associated with viral and bacterial infections.

Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist with the Mayo Children’s Center, says you might not be able to stop some of these illnesses, but you can reduce risks.
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