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\nAs students return to the classroom, doctors say it is a great time to teach kids proper handwashing techniques.<\/p>\n

Back-to-school season is when some kids end up sick after the first few weeks.<\/p>\n

There are more than six different illnesses spreading around the schools when kids return to the classroom. Stomach bugs, strep throat and the flu are just a few of the common illnesses doctors tend to see.<\/p>\n

Pediatricians often start to see more sick visits when school is back in session.<\/p>\n

Beyond making sure kids are up to date on their vaccines, doctors say there are plenty of preventative measures children can take to try to avoid getting sick, like sneezing or coughing in their elbow and washing their hands.<\/p>\n

Norton Children\u2019s Family Nurse Practitioner Cierra Thompson said if there is ever an instance when your child is unwell and you are not sure if they should go to school, you can always reach out to your pediatrician for help.<\/p>\n

Some southern Indiana schools are already back in session and most of the other area schools will be starting within the next couple weeks.
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