Tiny infectious microbes, called germs, live everywhere — in the air, on surfaces, and people. Many germs are harmless; however, some can cause illnesses. Although most children’s immune systems ...

Every fall after school starts, I see an influx of kids with respiratory illnesses. As the weather cools and we spend more ...

The first weeks of the school year bring more than homework and new backpacks. Shared desks, cafeteria tables and constant close contact turn classrooms into a fast track for colds, stomach bugs and ...

Need another teaching tool to get your kids to wash their hands? A fairly recent viral video shows a simple but powerful way to get your point across. Facebook user Kelly Rose Sarno shared a short ...

Judith Resnik Elementary School fourth grader Quinton Carter gets an ultra violet light test on his hands from school nurse Laurel Celik. The exercise was part of a Rub-a-dub-dub hand washing project ...

It is a parent’s job to protect their children from anything that may pose a threat to them, including contagious illnesses that could compromise their health. However, have modern-day parents gone ...