How To Keep Your Children From Getting Sick When Going Into A Children's Clinic For A Check-Up

When taking your child in for a wellness check-up, the last thing that you want them to do is get sick. This can often be hard to do because the children's clinic will likely be full of sick children coming in for doctor's appointments. However, there are some things that you can do to try and make sure that your child doesn't get sick while they are in the clinic.

This article will discuss 3 things that you can do to help your child stay healthy despite the illnesses around them in the children's clinic:

Sit In A "Well-Child" Or Other Secluded Area

More and more clinics are introducing areas known as "well-child" areas. These are locations where children who are not sick can go and sit to get away from all of the sick children. This area may be located in a corner area off the waiting room, or it may be in a completely different, enclosed area.

This area will have it's own toys, books, televisions, magazines, etc., so your child will still have the opportunity to play while they wait to be taken back. Also, if there isn't a room like this for your child, it is best to sit in a secluded area of the waiting room where no sick children are nearby. 

Clean Or Avoid Office Toys

Even if you are sitting in the "well-child" area, it is a good idea to completely clean off any of the office toys that your child would like to play with. Either use some cleaner and paper towels from the medical clinic staff, or bring some disinfecting wipes of your own.

It takes only a couple of seconds to wipe down the toys, and it may stop your child from getting sick. Also, if you aren't able to clean the toys off, then simply avoid them altogether. Give your child some of their toys from home to play with, or simply have them watch the movie.

Wash Yours And Your Child's Hands After Your Appointment

Once your child has received their wellness check-up, wash both yours and your child's hands right away. Sometimes there will be a faucet right in your medical room, but if not, you can go to the nearest bathroom and wash yours and your child's hands.

This allows you to get any germs off your hands before ever leaving the children's clinic. You can also change your child's clothes, wash their hands again, and even shower them if you would like, when you get home. To learn more, contact a company like Kitsap Children's Clinic LLP with any questions you have.