Is Your Child’s School Causing Sickness?
Is Your Child’s School Causing Sickness?
Every parent is concerned about their child’s health. You may do your best to keep your home free of mold, but what about your child’s school.
Here are some questions and answers you may want to consider.
How do I know if my child is getting sick at school from mold?
Some children are more sensitive than others. But watch out for symptoms that seem to appear only at school – for example, wheezing, hoarseness, cough, runny nose, acid reflux, digestive issues, headache and irritated eyes.
What should I do if I suspect my child is getting sick because of school?
Visit your children’s classrooms and other parts of their schools. Do you see or smell mold or mildew? Are there signs of water leaks on walls, around windows or on the ceiling?
Musty and earthy odors are always an indication that a mold problem is present. Dirty carpet and water damage might also mean mold and bad air quality. Mold grows where there’s moisture.
How do I know if it’s mold?
If you see fuzzy, slimy, or discolored surfaces — especially in damp or wet areas — it’s probably mold. Molds can be green, black, gray, purple or even orange.
What if I see a problem?
Alert your principal or a School Board member. A lot of times, it will take more than one call or e-mail to get a response. Although calls might be quicker, your letters will provide a paper trail. Also, be sure to log all your calls, letters and observations. Inform other parents of the problem.
How can I protect my child?
Educate yourself. Talk to school officials about what they’re doing to control humidity and how quickly they’re fixing leaky roofs and windows. Ask to see copies of investigative reports and work orders for repairs and mold removal. Finally, ensure that your child is maintaining a healthy diet so their immune system is strong. You may even want to consider supplements like vitamin D.
If you suspect that there is mold growth at your child’s school, take action and call got mold? if you want some expert assistance.
About the author
Written by sanjay@gotmold.ca
Sanjay is the Director of Business Development for Got Mold? and responsible for developing and managing the franchise program, marketing and brand development for the company. He manages all social medial for Got Mold?, including our Face Book Fan Pages: http://tinyurl.com/7od8ehf ; LinkedIn Corporate Page: http://tinyurl.com/7m2pheb; and Twitter account: http://tinyurl.com/7oar6k4. Follow Sanjay on twitter: http://tinyurl.com/7gue5l5 and Face Book: http://tinyurl.com/88jwzzr as he uses these platforms to market Got Mold? and keep his friends and followers updated as well.
