Dorm living can bring your college kid "up-close-and-personal" with tons of germs.
But there are simple ways to prepare your student for a healthy semester.
Hand washing is key to staying healthy in college.
Another important defense, immunizations.
That includes the seasonal flu shot, plus up-to-date pertussis and varicella, or chicken pox, vaccines.
Doctors say a first aid kit is also a good idea.
Just remember to go over dosing instructions for all medications.
Jonathan Pletcher, M.D., Doctor of Adolescent Health says, "So they're not over-using something that is perceived to be benign, such as tylenol or ibuprofen, which if they're using it too frequently could really lead to some severe symptoms or health problems."
Here are more tips:
Stop invaders at your feet and wear flip flops in the shower.
Get regular exercise and stay hydrated.
Doctor Pletcher says if you are a bit dehydrated and pick up a viral illness, you will get sicker quicker.
For more tips go to the link to this story.
