Your questions on children's health as they return to school have been answered by Livi's expert, Dr Rhianna McClymont

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Please note, questions have been answered and the expert is no longer available to answer new questions.

With the much-anticipated return to school now a reality, many parents have concerns about their children’s health. Whether your concerns are typical of any year or related to the effect of coronavirus, Dr Rhianna McClymont - Livi’s Lead GP - is here to help answer your questions.

Here’s some more info about Dr Rhianna McClymont: “Dr McClymont achieved a First Class Honours in Medicine. She then hit the ground running, carrying out medical, surgical and paediatric training at a number of prestigious London teaching hospitals, before specialising in General Practice. She has worked in a GP surgery in North London, and taken roles in urgent care settings, health-assessment clinics, and a digital healthcare company. Today, she works for Livi as a Lead GP as well as giving her time to the NHS.”

Here’s what Livi has to say: “If you’re a busy parent, being able to get medical advice quickly when one of your family is ill can be a real lifeline. Livi lets you see a registered GP quickly by video, at a time and place that suits you. Appointments are available seven days a week – usually within minutes, or you can book up to a week in advance. Our friendly, professional GPs can give you medical advice and prescriptions for a wide range of symptoms. You can use Livi for your children aged between 2 and 16 years old. Just register your child through the app and get instant access to medical advice when they’re feeling unwell – all without leaving home.”

So whether you’re worried about your little one’s skin rash, allergies or possible exposure to COVID-19 back at school, ask Dr McClymont your questions about children’s health.

Dr McClymont will be back between 16th and 21st September to answer your questions.

All who share a question on the thread below will be entered into a prize draw where three lucky Mumsnet users will each win a £100 Amazon voucher.

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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*Please note this thread does not constitute personal medical advice, and please do not disclose personal health information on this forum. You should always speak to a GP/healthcare professional in person for advice specific to your situation.

I would like to ask. Is there a possibility that schools will close again if there is significant rise in covid cases?

I’m wondering whether it’s worth buying vitamins to boost their immunity and if so, which brand or particular ones are best to go for please?

My DD has returned to secondary school - from Monday a rule is being Implemented for pupils to wear masks.
My DD is asking why this is necessary now (when not before) & how can it help (after the horse has bolted so to speak)?

I am concerned about the excess use of hand sanitizer, not just in schools but everywhere we go. Will bacteria become even more resistant and mutate to a stronger virus?

I am most concerned about mental health and adapting to a changing environment. How do I best support my child and their mental health?

What will happen when we go on holiday next year planned for Easter break, will my child have to self isolate from school up to 14 days?

My grand daughter has not yet eaten anything with nuts. should we introduce them slowly into her diet now that she is starting school?

My DD has mock exams coming in November. She is getting anxious already, especially having missed a long period of schooling and found it hard to concentrate with online education. Any tips on helping her cope and concentrate in the lead up to the exams?

Do you think this generation of schoolkids will have any long last mental health issues brought on by covid?

My 2.5 year old has some cafe de lait marks appearing, he gets a new one every couple of months how many do I let him get before I take him to the doctors?

My 10 yr old son has terrible anxiety when it comes to going out, getting on buses, trains etc and generally around people.
We had only just managed to get him into a special school after he spent over a year absent from normal primary school. After many months of lockdown he is back at square one again. Have you any tips that might help his anxieties about returning to school and travelling on public transport.

My daughter keeps getting verrucas on her feet - she has 12 on one foot alone. We've tried having them frozen off, which is so painful, she doesn't want to go down that route before. I've tried the gels you can buy and whilst the top layers of skin come off, the root reminds. Any suggestions on what to do about these? (Interestingly, when I was a child, I was the same. Haven't had a verruca now since my late teens).

Are there any vaccinations or medical concerns you would advice or recommend to teenagers leaving home to go to University ? Or to parents concerned about their child going to University? I have heard about something but not sure what or why they have it. Thanks x

I keep seeing things about Vitamin D as a preventative against Covid-19 so should I be giving my child a daily vitamin D tablet?

Would you talk us through the various theories on the Covid-19 shot?
What we read it's scary to say the least. Would it be worth it to put my family at risk?

Are there any supplements that you can recommend to help boost my children's immune systems?

my eldest son was diagnosed with asthma at the start of the year. I'm really keen for him to get a flu vaccination before winter. Is it a nasal vaccination or an injection he would need at the age of 12? thanks!

My little boy who is only 4 keeps getting really dry hands after I get him to wash his hands with hand wash. I have tried really rich hand cream but his hands are still dry

One of my twin boys has 3 varuccas on one foot. He keeps saying they are hurting and isn’t walking right on them. I’ve been trying to treat them at home and there is a little improvement but they are horrible things!

My 10 year old has mild asthma - is he more likely to suffer breathing problems if he gets covid 19?

My daughter has a history (as most children do) of sniffles and sneezes when she has a mild cold. She's also happy to go to school as she doesn't like to miss out unless she's very unwell. Would I be wise to keep her off if she has a mild cold in the current climate?

My son gets cold sores in the winter around his lips usually (he has ASD and I think it's due to the stress he feels). Will wearing a mask - and the moist environment around the mouth area make the cold sores spread more ? He's just gone back to school and has 2 cold sores already.

I have heard that the skin rash appears after a Covid infection (one of the final stages) is this true, where does the Covid rash appear, what should I look out for - and does the Covid rash appear if the case is 'asymptomatic' thanks

There is increasing evidence that our gut flora have an effect on both physical and mental health. What can parent's do to optimise our children's gut health?

Both my children have eczema, and have dry skin and rashes on their legs and elbows, I use emollients and this condition is managed - would I still see a Covid rash (if they have no other symptoms - a cold can cause loss of taste - and give some of the symptoms) School have just said keep off if there are any symptoms - I am worried I won't spot Covid in and amongst the other conditions and winter ailments - any advise - feeling very anxious atm.