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Child health experts advise on seasonal transitions and school readiness
Medical experts are providing guidance for families as children transition from summer to autumn and prepare for the new school year.
Dr. Mehmet Erkan Altuncu from Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital warns that seasonal changes in September can lead to increased respiratory infections, coughs, and sore throats due to temperature fluctuations. He advises parents to dress children appropriately for morning and evening chills, ensure they do not remain in sweaty clothes, and maintain hygiene to prevent infection. Supporting the immune system through balanced nutrition—including fruits, vegetables, and proteins—and adequate hydration is also recommended.
Additionally, Dr. Abdullah Sert of Biruni University Faculty of Medicine emphasizes the importance of restoring sleep schedules. To avoid fatigue, attention issues, and decreased learning performance, he suggests that parents should not wait until the first day of school to adjust sleep patterns. Instead, bedtime and wake-up times should be gradually moved earlier over several days to help children's biological clocks adapt to the school routine.
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Abdullah Sert · Biruni University · Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital · Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital · Mehmet Erkan Altuncu
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Insufficient or irregular sleep can lead to difficulty waking up, daytime fatigue, attention issues, and decreased learning performance in children. www.sondakika.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Children adapt to temperature changes differently than adults. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Seasonal transitions in September can cause significant temperature fluctuations during the day. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sleep schedules should be adjusted gradually before the start of the school year rather than all at once. www.sondakika.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Balanced nutrition and sufficient sleep are essential to support the immune system during seasonal changes. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Children may experience increased rates of upper respiratory infections, runny noses, coughs, and sore throats during seasonal transitions. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com