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Pediatric health guidance for school transitions

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As the new school year begins, pediatricians in Greece and Turkey are providing health guidance to help parents manage the transition and protect children from common ailments. In Greece, the Panhellenic Federation of Independent Pediatricians has focused on establishing healthy daily routines. Recommendations include gradually adjusting sleep schedules, limiting screen time, time in favor of physical activity and social interaction, and ensuring nutritional stability to combat childhood obesity. Experts also advised To prevent the spread of head lice, experts advise parents to monitor for head lice through conduct weekly scalp inspections inspections—specifically behind the ears and at the neck—and to discourage the children from sharing of personal items such as hats, combs, and hair accessories. In Turkey, pediatric specialist Dr. Dilek Dalkıran Erdem has emphasized the risk of infectious diseases medical experts are urging comprehensive health screenings to mitigate risks in crowded classrooms. She highlighted Beyond monitoring height and weight, pediatricians emphasize testing for deficiencies in iron, Vitamin D, B12, and zinc, noting that nutritional gaps can negatively impact academic focus. Experts also recommend evaluating vision, hearing, and growth curves to identify developmental issues early. To address the prevalence increased risk of viral infections like influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and adenovirus, suggesting that parents utilize doctors suggest using viral swab tests to prevent the misuse of antibiotics. To support immunity, Dr. Erdem recommended Recommended preventative measures include influenza vaccinations, regular hand washing, and proper nasal hygiene, and monitoring for nutritional deficiencies in Vitamin D, iron, hygiene to combat common ailments such as pharyngitis, sinusitis, and Vitamin B12. middle ear infections.

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