Kids' Untreated Cough And Cold Symptoms Affect Energy Levels And Focus, Say Moms And School Nurses

• Impact on Focus
  • 84 percent of school nurses report that children visit their office because they're finding it hard to focus or participate in class
  • 43 percent of moms report that when their child has a cold, he/she has a harder time focusing and takes longer to complete tasks
• Impact on Energy Level
  • 78 percent of moms and 90 percent of school nurses say health issues during cough and cold season disrupt a child's energy level
• Missed Class Time
  • School nurses report not only an uptick in office visits (80 percent) and more time spent in their office (75 percent), but 68 percent say they also see the same students more than once during this period, often to address similar symptoms
  • More than half (51 percent) of mothers note that health issues during this time disrupt their children's attendance in school
  • And while 43 percent of mothers would like guidance on when to keep their children home from school, only 19 percent consult a pediatrician for this reason--despite the fact that mothers report that their children get sick an average of 3 times during each cough and cold season
• Impact on Sleep
  • Sleep deficiencies run rampant, as 78 percent of mothers report that when their children are sick, they are more likely to be overtired, while 52 percent of mothers believe their children get less sleep when they're sick. Sleep allows the body to rest and recover, which is important for growing children, who often have busy schedules with schoolwork and extracurricular activities. 

These survey findings were presented at the June 2015 American Cough Conference and will be published in an upcoming publication of the journal Lung. Reputable market research vendor Kelton Global fielded this survey in late 2014. Developed as a collaboration between RB and NASN, the survey leveraged key insights from pediatrician Dr. Laurence Flint and school nurse Marylin Morrissey. For more information about the survey, please visit the following link: www.nasn.org.

About the National Association of School Nurses

The National Association of School Nurses is a nonprofit specialty nursing organization, organized in 1968 and incorporated in 1977, representing school nurses exclusively. NASN has nearly 16,000 members and 50 affiliates, including the District of Columbia and overseas. The mission of NASN is to optimize student health and learning by advancing the practice of school nursing. To learn more about NASN, please visit us on the Web at www.nasn.org or call 866-627-6767.

About RB

RB* is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company. The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in London, Dubai, and Amsterdam, and sales in most countries across the globe. The company employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide.

Inspired by a purpose to deliver innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB is in the top 20 of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. We are the global No. 1 or No. 2 in the majority of our fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation. Our health, hygiene, and home portfolio is led by our global Powerbrands including: Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Air Wick, Woolite and French's. Our Powerbrands represent 80% of our net revenue.

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Reference:

1. Infectious Diseases at School - US - November, 2011. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

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