The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. In particular, the present invention provides a means to help parents to protect their children from infections. The subject matter of the present inventions allows it to reduce absence from school or daycare. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the prevention or treatment of infections in children to reduce absence from school or daycare.
