It's been over two weeks since kids packed up their books and headed back to school in Strathmore.
Molly Jarvis, a pharmacist and pharmacy manager at Mint Health and Drugs in Langdon says the best way to keep your kids safe from sickness while they go to school is to have them wash their hands and social distance.
"Same thing at home. If your kid's showing signs of being sick keep them home if we can and that stops the spread as quickly as we can."
Jarvis told StrathmoreNow that cold and flu season is coming up, and flu shots are available on October 15 for kids over the age of five.
"Next year we'll be able to do over the age of two, which is exciting."
According to Jarvis, it can take two weeks for the body to build up immunity after a flu shot.
She says strep throat takes at least 48 hours before kids should be brought back to school after antibiotics. She said it's the same with pink eye, which Jarvis explains has taken its toll on kids in Langdon.
"If there's any sign of pink eye, keep them home at least 48 hours after starting antibiotic eyedrops."
Jarvis doesn't recommend any cold or flu syrups for kids under the age of six if they are feeling feverish.
"If there's a fever you can do Advil or Tylenol based on the child's weight. There are instructions on the box for that or you can always ask the pharmacist."
She added that Halls are also a good choice along with a saltwater rinse if your child has a sore throat.
"You just take a warm cup of water, a little teaspoon of salt, mix it in there and dissolve, and just gargle and rinse with that," added Jarvis.
Jarvis says to do it twice a day to treat the bacteria and inflammation at the back of the throat.