Back-to-School Health Checklist
<p>Get the school year off to a healthy start!</p>
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Sep 4, 2018, 6:09 PM
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Get the school year off to a healthy start! Make sure your family is ready to head back to school in shape.
Tips for Finding a Doctor:
- Ask for a referral. If you have a general practitioner and are looking for a specialist or a pediatrician for your child, call your doctor and ask for a referral.
- Ask a friend. Get a recommendation from someone that you know and trust. They may also know a doctor in the area.
- Check with your insurance. As you are looking for doctors try to someone who fits in with your insurance plan.
For more tips on how to find a doctor click here - The NYC Department of Health
- Ask for a referral. If you have a general practitioner and are looking for a specialist or a pediatrician for your child, call your doctor and ask for a referral.
- Ask a friend. Get a recommendation from someone that you know and trust. They may also know a doctor in the area.
- Check with your insurance. As you are looking for doctors try to someone who fits in with your insurance plan.
For more tips on how to find a doctor click here - The NYC Department of Health
School Health - Overview:
Information at CDC.gov
Information at CDC.gov
Vaccines:
Vaccine Information at CDC.gov
Vaccine Information at CDC.gov
Recommended Immunization Schedules at HealthyChildren.org
Search for a doctor in New York
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Search for a doctor in New Jersey
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Search for a doctor in Connecticut
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Sports Physicals and Concussion Baseline Testing:
Sports Physicals Info at CDC.gov
CDC's HEADS UP Concussion Information Program
Heat-Related Illness Tips for Athletes from Hopkinsmedicine.org
All about dental mouthguards
Sports Physicals Info at CDC.gov
CDC's HEADS UP Concussion Information Program
Heat-Related Illness Tips for Athletes from Hopkinsmedicine.org
All about dental mouthguards
Eye Exams:
Healthy Vision Info
Dental Health
Back-to-School Exams from the American Dental Association
Brushing Calendar
Emergency Contact Info:
Print a Pre-made Emergency Card
Have a Plan - Be Prepared - CDC.gov
Healthy Vision Info
Dental Health
Back-to-School Exams from the American Dental Association
Brushing Calendar
Emergency Contact Info:
Print a Pre-made Emergency Card
Have a Plan - Be Prepared - CDC.gov
Medications/Medical Conditions:
Administering Medication at School - HealthyChildren.org
Tips on Safely Storing Medicines
Administering Medication at School - HealthyChildren.org
Tips on Safely Storing Medicines
Asthma and Allergies
American Academy Allergy Asthma and Immunology Website
Finding an allergist
Create an Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan - HealthyChildren.org
American Academy Allergy Asthma and Immunology Website
Finding an allergist
Create an Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan - HealthyChildren.org
Diet/Exercise Routine:
Child Nutrition - NYS Education Department
Nutrition, Physical Health and Obesity info for youths
VIDEO: Back-to-School: Lunch ideas from News12.com
VIDEO: Back-to-School: Tips for nutritional school lunches from News12.com
VIDEO: Tasty Tuesday: Easy and healthy snacks for kids on the go from News 12.com
More back-to-school lunch recipes from HealthyChildren.org
Child Nutrition - NYS Education Department
Nutrition, Physical Health and Obesity info for youths
VIDEO: Back-to-School: Lunch ideas from News12.com
VIDEO: Back-to-School: Tips for nutritional school lunches from News12.com
VIDEO: Tasty Tuesday: Easy and healthy snacks for kids on the go from News 12.com
More back-to-school lunch recipes from HealthyChildren.org
Sleep guidelines:
School sleep health info at CDC.gov
School sleep health info at CDC.gov
Mental Health
Supporting Children's Behavioral Health - CDC.gov
Search for a therapist, psychologist or social worker in New York
Anxiety and Depression in children - Get the Facts from CDC.gov
Mental Health Tips Among Young Children
Mental Health Tips Among Teens
Supporting Children's Behavioral Health - CDC.gov
Search for a therapist, psychologist or social worker in New York
Anxiety and Depression in children - Get the Facts from CDC.gov
Mental Health Tips Among Young Children
Mental Health Tips Among Teens
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