Dr Phil Kieran: I'm worried my child will pick up infections in playschool  

Getting viruses is a part of life, and recent research suggests it is quite important for development

Dr Phil Kieran.  Picture: Dan Linehan

Dr. Phil Kieran

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

My three-year-old daughter is due to start playschool next month. I'm worried about her picking up infections while she's there. What can I do to minimise the risk?