KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s services sector revenue surged 6.3 per cent to a new high RM2.4 trillion in 2024 compared with RM2.3 trillion in the previous year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.
Proper hygiene and helping them maintain a clean environment are key factors in preventing respiratory issues among schoolchildren. Photo: The Star/Art Chen
Fortunately, paediatrician Dr Noor Zehan Abdul Rahim says many of them can be prevented or managed effectively with the right strategies. Each of these illnesses presents unique challenges, but they share the usual factors in their spread: close contact, shared surfaces and the easy transfer of germs from one child to another.
While they build immunity over time through exposure to various pathogens, they are generally more vulnerable to illnesses than adults. Being around germs also plays a role. Children should be encouraged to wash their hands frequently, particularly before eating, after coughing or sneezing and after touching shared surfaces like desks and door handles.
Although it may not always be possible to avoid exposure, especially in school environments, encouraging kids to stay home if they feel unwell can help reduce the transmission of infections. However, Dr Noor Zehan assures that it is safe for children with these conditions to participate in physical activities at school, even during cold and flu season.
“It is important for kids to maintain good hygiene through frequent handwashing to avoid catching illnesses,” Dr Noor Zehan says.
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