| Sumario: | Parents can take a number of steps to help keep children healthy. As the flu season begins, it is important to guard against pollutants that can cause or worsen illnesses, from asthma and allergies to learning and attention problems. Children are considerably more vulnerable to environmental toxins than adults, and guarding against exposure to pollutants in indoor environments is important. Improving nutritional and health conditions in schools can boost academic performance, influence rates of enrollment, retention, and absenteeism, and increase the likelihood that children commence school at the appropriate age. Several tips on protecting children's health are provided.
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