Crèche syndrome

Crèche syndrome affects many parents whose children attend crèches, preschools, and playgrounds. Crèche syndrome is not an illness that you’ll find in medical textbooks or research journals and publications. Despite this, Crèche syndrome is a common problem seen by paediatricians. When young children come into regular contact with other children at a crèche or preschool, they often develop a cycle of colds, sniffles, and other contagious illnesses. This phenomenon is known as Crèche syndrome.

Having a large number of children in a small space allows organisms like viruses, bacteria, fungus, and even lice or fleas to move from child to child very easily. Sharing dummies, bottles, eating utensils, and toys helps illness transmission. Little children’s immune systems are underdeveloped because they have not been exposed to all of the bugs and bacteria that an adult has already developed an immunity to. As a result, any virus introduced into the preschool centre is likely unfamiliar to your child’s immune system, resulting in illness.

Treatment

The greatest strategy to treat Crèche syndrome is boosting and improving the immune system to fight infections and break the cycle. Symptomatic and supportive treatment is required. The following are the most effective therapies for Crèche syndrome:

• • Good Nutrition
• • Nutrients for any deficiencies
• • Supplements
  • o Multi-Vitamins
  • o Probiotics
  • o Omega-3 Fatty Acids
  • o Zinc
  • o Immunoglobin

Discuss what options suit your child with your local Paediatrician.