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.

My son seems to get nosebleeds when he is stressed, any advice especially with the anxiety around Covid?

what type of gloves do you recommend?

What can be done to help with anxiety around going back, getting a test and bringing it back to loved ones

Should all children have the flu injection?

Should older teens have a flu jab this year?

My DC has sore cracked skin from repeatedly using hand sanitiser in school. They are now using a barrier cream during in the day to help soothe the skin. Will this cream harbour bacteria and be more harmful than not using hand sanitiser at all?

Hi , Ive heard thats its much rarer for toddlers to pass on covid - is there any back up for this please?We see my parents and although I am always very careful it frightens me to death.

Earlier in the year there was much talk of "Covid toes" with a rash on the feet being a potential symptom, especially in children. This seems to have died down in terms of discussion - so does this exist or was it not proven correct?

can wearing a mask cause mouth ulcers?

Given how long our children have all been off school, how do we stop them picking up every bug going now their immunity will naturally have lowered. I'm dreading the winter sick bugs!

Having little one's and working in a school means I am vigilant about coughs but am concerned about getting the common cold confused with Covid. Do you have any advice?

since going back to school my daughter is hardly drinking, she is only 6 but says they only go to the toilet on "new" break times in their bubbles. She has red sores down below now, now sure if they are connected, we have put cream on and it seems to getting better with calpol but just a bit worried

Yes! How long should we live with molluscum contagiosum before getting the blighters frozen off (can that be done??) DS2 had them for 3 years now DS1 had some but only took a year to go. I know advice is to leave them but DS2's get itchy often.

How do we distinguish between the usual "Back to school" virus and something more sinister?

What measures will be taken to help children not catch Coronavirus in schools?

We thought my DD had Asthma before lock down and GP was going to testing but she has been fine throughout lock down and am now not sure if she has or not, what test would be best to show this?

What is the best non-prescription mosituriser/ cream for dry skin for children please?
My DS is prone to dry patches on his legs & back plus his hands (exacerbated by more hand washing) are flaring up. I've tried my hand creams but wasn't sure if they are really suitable for a child's delicate skin
Thank you

My DD is functionally asplenic. What is the current guidance for people with no spleen in regards to Covid? She never received a shielding letter, but it seems perhaps she should have. I can’t find any information more recent than April.

Thank you!

How best to tell the difference between my child having a 'normal' cold and covid? Should I keep them off school regardless?

My DS has autism and is non-verbal like many parents on the thread how do we get him to have a covid test?

If a confirmed COVID case is reported at a school what is the protocol.

My son has always had excessively large tonsils and sometimes he gags when drinking or eating because of them. He also has very waxy ears. I know the ENT system is linked so could these be linked and is it worth seeing my GP about having his tonsils removed?

My DS has curved big toenails - the sides of the toe nail curve inwards so they dig into the skin surrounding it. We are careful to cut them straight across and not too short, but they appear to be getting worse. It isn't causing him any pain yet, but should we see his GP now or wait until it causes issues? Is there anything else we can do to encourage normal growth?

What is the best way to treat mild eczema for a 7 year old child effecting parts of their hands through extra handwashing? (We use a 'free' soap at home when washing but this is not always easy to monitor when out and at school).

Dd aged 13 gets frequent nosebleeds (1-3 a day), particularly during hayfever season & warm weather.

I grew out of having frequent nosebleeds by age 14 or so without any medical intervention. Is it likely that she will as well?

When do I need to start worrying about her frequent nosebleeds?

Are there any strategies she could use to avoid nosebleeds? Other than trying to avoid getting too warm (e.g. no jumpers/cardigans) & trying not to rub her nose too much?