Návrat do škol přináší i virózy: Kdy už nechat dítě doma a jak posílit prevenci

Children's return to schools and kindergartens in autumn typically brings increased occurrence of respiratory viruses. According to experts from the State Health Institute, the situation is stable and the number of detected viruses corresponds to off-season occurrence. The most difficult period is usually for preschoolers whose immune system is still developing and encountering antigens for the first time. The occurrence of viruses also depends on the child's age – two-year-olds in collective settings typically have high morbidity rates. In the Czech Republic, rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, and parainfluenza viruses are currently prevalent. Flu vaccination is recommended in October and November, especially for people over 50 years old and those with chronic diseases. A child can return to the collective when fever subsides and appetite returns.