UAE: Parents must take children to doctor for check-up before schools reopen, advise medics

UAE: Parents must take children to doctor for check-up before schools reopen, advise medics

It's important to diagnose and treat infections ahead of school reopening, experts say

Published: Wed 17 Aug 2022, 4:53 PM

Medics in the UAE reiterate that a visit to the paediatrician is a must for children before schools finally reopen on 29 August.

Students across the country enjoyed a two-month long summer holidays and families are now gearing up for school reopening, as pupils brace themselves for the new academic year/term.

Dr P Babu Balachandar, Specialist Pediatrician, Aster Hospital, Qusais said, “With the schools reopening after a two-month break, it is ideal that parents take the children for a general health check-up to rule out the possibilities of any illnesses. This is because most of the children would be back from a long vacation in their home countries. Some might likely develop viral or bacterial infections. So, the general check-up would help in diagnosing these conditions and treating them and would assure parents their children are healthy.”

They urge it is an ideal time for parents to check the vaccination status of their child as well.

Balachandar adds, “There are a few vaccinations that a child must get depending on their age. So, the best time to get vaccines is before the reopening of schools. Many