Salmonellosis cases were identified at kindergarten No. 95 in Novosibirsk, according to a local news outlet. The report notes that four children developed fever, with vomiting and diarrhea, and two of them required hospitalization with a confirmed diagnosis of salmonellosis. Officials stressed that the affected children did not know each other prior to the illness and had not been in contact before becoming ill.
Following the publication about a possible poisoning incident at the kindergarten, the prosecutor’s office announced that an investigation would be opened to determine the source and prevent further cases.
A pediatrician familiar with the situation commented that children who attend kindergarten may experience lower sickness rates once they reach primary school. The doctor suggested that while at home, a child may not be exposed to the same range of viruses encountered in a group setting, which helps build resilience. According to the physician, when a child is heavily dependent on caregivers at home, there is less opportunity to practice independent routines in a preschool environment. Mothers quoted in the report said the kindergarten period often marks the moment when a child learns to manage toilet needs and feed themselves without outside help.
In a separate note, an older news item mentioned a poisonous snake incident in Australia that involved a man visiting a kindergarten. This reference is included to illustrate a broader context of public health incidents tied to children and education settings.