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

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022 - 07:00

Dr Phil Kieran

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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?

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