If you are scrambling to get your children ready for school, don’t forget to bone up on illness prevention.  All sorts of viruses are passed around the classroom, and Mayoclinic.com outlines the top four illnesses that generate absenteeism in the classroom.  You can also find out what symptoms you should watch for in your children, and how long they need to be out of school if they do get sick.  This piece also offers links for more information on specific illnesses.

Mayoclinic.com brings us a timely article on children’s illness.  It seems this stuff comes in huge waves every year, enough to make you want to spray your children in Lysol when they come home from school.  Just kidding.  Before you get out the can, check out this article, find out what viruses you are likely to be up against, and what more gentle steps you can take to keep everyone healthy this year.