Child Flu Prevention: 3 Doctor's Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Flu Season

Child Flu Prevention: Practical Advice from a Paediatrician

Flu season turns peaceful nights into restless ones. In this video featured on Medical Channel Asia, Dr Charmaine Teo, Consultant Paediatrician at Joyful Seeds Paediatric & Development Clinic, shares three clear, practical tips that parents can use right away for effective child flu prevention.

1. Encourage Good Hygiene Habits

Teaching children to wash their hands properly and frequently, especially before meals and after coming home, is a key step in child flu prevention. Good hygiene is one of the most reliable defences against the spread of flu viruses at school and at home.

2. Promote Healthy Lifestyle Habits at Home

Child flu prevention starts with consistency. Daily routines like regular sleep, nutritious meals, staying hydrated, getting sunlight (vitamin D), and light exercise all help strengthen your child’s immune system and improve resistance to infections.

3. Supercharge Immunity the Smart Way

To support child flu prevention further, ensure your child gets enough fruits and vegetables, and consider supplements like vitamin C, zinc, and Pelargonium sidoides extract. Studies show that vitamin C and zinc may shorten respiratory infections, while P. sidoides can help relieve flu symptoms.

Child Flu Prevention Summary

Flu season doesn’t just hit kids, it disrupts the whole family. As part of Medical Channel Asia’s health series, Dr Charmaine Teo outlines three key child flu prevention strategies every parent should know. Focus on proper hygiene, maintain strong daily habits, and give your child’s immune system the support it needs. Small steps can help protect your child and give you back your restful nights.

Click here to view it on Medical Channel Asia.