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As schools go back into session during the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are facing many important and difficult decisions about how this school year will look for their children. Preparing for masking, proper nutrition, possible virtual education and more can help parents and children smoothly return to the academic year.
On this episode of The Rounds, Dr. Edna DeVries, pediatrician and medical director for Marshfield Children’s, joins us. Listen as she answers some of the most common questions parents and students are asking about returning to school during the pandemic.
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I find it difficult to believe that children will follow safety rules when there are adults carrying on about having to wear a mask, etc…I've seen improper coverings, (1 layer thickness), noses not covered, etc…and do we really believe that children who are invincible will follow any guidelines unless they've been frightened enough by their parents to try to stay safe? Maybe a few will but since people can get this virus more than once I only see millions more people getting it and passing it on to more people with poor immune systems.
My five year old daughter has been doing really well in keeping her mask on. I do think it helps her to not touch her face and spread germs that way. I watched her play at the park this past weekend and I was impressed how well she kept it on while playing on the jungle gym.
Thank you Dr DeVries for this information. I appreciate this information and feel that this will provide guidance and reassurances to those with questions about this topic.