Why Kids Get Sick After School Starts

Send us Fan MailBack-to-school sickness spikes fast, but it’s not just because kids share germs in close classrooms. We break down the routine changes that weaken immune function, why normal exposure helps build resilience, and the daily habits that keep families steadier through fall. • more germ exposure when kids regroup in classrooms and bring bugs home • sleep schedule whiplash and why sleep supports immune health • stress and anxiety at school and how it affects the body • nutrition drift toward sugar and packaged lunches and what to prioritize instead • exercise and outdoor time as immune and mood support • adaptive immunity and why healthy kids build resilience through exposure • common parent mistakes such as waiting too long to focus on prevention • hygiene basics without going overboard on sanitizer and harsh chemicals • thoughts on school shutdowns and avoiding a fear-based culture • immune-support nutrients including vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc with copper, probiotics, quercetin, luteolin • rapid-fire myth checks on cold weather, antibiotics, supplements, and staying home Thanks for listening to this edition of Frontline Health by Centurion. Remember, you are your best health advocate.Learn more about our products at https://centurion.health/Use discount code: FRONTLINE15 for 15% off your first order!Subscribe to our newsletter: https://centurion.health/pages/podcastFollow us on social media:TikTok - @frontlinehealthpodcastYoutube - Centurion HealthFacebook - Centurion HealthInstagram - @frontlinehealthpodcastX - @TheCenturionWay