Keeping germs out of the classroom

Back-to-school often means more trips to the pediatrician. So how can parents help keep germs out of the classroom?

Isabel Valdez, a physician assistant and instructor of general internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, offers advice on keeping students healthy.

Some tips:

• Promote hand washing
• Have hand sanitizer handy
• Have tissues handy
• Wipe down desks, chairs, toys and school supplies
• Stay home if you are sick.