Nursery Exposure Boosts Toddlers' Immunity

0:00On March 18, toddlers and preschoolers often pick up 15 illnesses during their first year in nursery, according to a new study, that adds up to about 13 days away from nursery on average, and some kids even need hospital care. The good news is, these early exposures make them tougher against germs by the time they head to school. Researchers from University College London, Cambridge, and other spots broke it down further. It's typically faced 12 respiratory buzz, like colds and coughs, two rounds of stomach issues, and at least one rash illness, such as hand, foot, and mouth disease. Parents and experts behind the study shared stories from their own nine kids getting sick non-stop after starting nursery. They push for employers to give working parents more flexibility during this tough stretch when little ones are frequently under the weather. The team explains that nursery acts like a training ground for the immune system. Kids there catch more infections from ages 1 to 5 compared to stay at home peers, but

1:01that flips once school begins thanks to built-up defenses. From early run-ins with common bugs, vaccines stand out as the best shield against serious threats, and keeping sick children home helps curb spread. Over time, this nursery phase pays off with healthier school years ahead. Made in AI.