Health experts in Spain are warning that the return to school this September is taking place against a backdrop of rising respiratory virus activity. Specialists from Quirónsalud have raised concerns about the increased risk of transmission as children gather again in classrooms, according to Infosalus.
The warning comes as families prepare for the start of the academic year, a period that typically sees a surge in common childhood infections. Infosalus reports that the current context of elevated respiratory virus circulation makes this year's back-to-school season particularly noteworthy for parents and educators.
Spanish media outlets have been covering the issue extensively, with EL PAÍS describing the return to classrooms as a return to "germ-filled" environments and offering guidance on preparing for the peak season of childhood viruses. Cadena SER has published advice on five key ways to protect children's health during this period, while 20Minutos has addressed how parents can help their children avoid catching viruses at school.
