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Help! Reception age child always ill, what to do?

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Ellemeg82 · 25/04/2023 16:17

My 5yo started reception in Sept.
Since then we have been hammered with everything, every 2-3 weeks it's something else. We've been through the usual coughs/colds, and then we've had sickness bugs, HFM, chickenpox, Covid, tonsillitis, ear infections, croup - the list is endless!

He's come home today with another cough and snot running down his face, meaning the start of probably another week of illness.

He eats fruit/veg, takes a multivitamin daily, plenty of fresh air/exercise, good sleeper (when not ill!), good at washing hands, covering mouth etc.

It was never this bad at nursery/preschool!

Anyone else with a reception age child in the same boat?
Has anyone found anything that really helps keep the bugs at bay - any different vitamins etc?

Send help! The relentless illnesses are becoming draining for everyone and I keep having to take unpaid leave from a workplace that isn't very understanding.

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Wishona · 25/04/2023 18:23

I think it’s just par for the course, though you have had an awful lot! You could cut back on any hobbies and try quiet weekends. Tiredness might make him more susceptible.

Can you do any work from home? Or if part time can you switch days? Or do some overtime when well to save up some til?

Tailfeather · 25/04/2023 18:25

They missed out on getting so many bugs during covid. Did they go to nursery?

Ellemeg82 · 25/04/2023 18:45

He went to nursery/preschool between the ages of 2 and starting school.
It was never as bad as it is now. Just constant illnesses now and it's really getting to my little one and me as we're always having to cancel things etc.

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Inmy40 · 25/04/2023 19:36

Proven probiotics Fit for School has made a massive difference to my always ill child. They have the chewable tablet.

Inmy40 · 25/04/2023 19:37

Oh and low dose vit d for children spray that sprays under their tongue

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