Tips on beating those back to school bugs

Lisa Salmon talks to a GP about the common illnesses children can catch at school and gets tips on how to reduce the risk of infection. 

THE school bus probably won’t be the only thing young pupils catch this academic year — back-to-school bugs can be rife in some classrooms.

While it’s difficult to prevent children catching infections at school, being able to spot the symptoms means parents can seek proper treatment for their young ones, and potentially stop them spreading the illness.