Back-to-School Health Checklist 2020
Get the school year off to a healthy start!
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Sep 14, 2020, 4:48 PM
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14ds agoAlthough this school year will look a little different, there are steps you can take to 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.
- 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
CDC COVID-19 Guidance for Schools and Childcare Programs:
Information at CDC.gov
8 changes you can expect when schools reopen this fall across the tri-state
15 guidelines you can expect child care programs to follow when caring for your little one
Information at CDC.gov
8 changes you can expect when schools reopen this fall across the tri-state
15 guidelines you can expect child care programs to follow when caring for your little one
Vaccines:
Vaccine Information at CDC.gov
Vaccine Information at CDC.gov
Masks:
CDC guidance on masks
11 things to consider if your school is requiring the use of masks
Guide of 4 masks for children
CDC guidance on masks
11 things to consider if your school is requiring the use of masks
Guide of 4 masks for children
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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Physicals:
Info on back-to-school checkups at HealthyChildren.org
Return to school during COVID-19 guidance from HealthyChildren.org
Info on back-to-school checkups at HealthyChildren.org
Return to school during COVID-19 guidance from HealthyChildren.org
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
More back-to-school lunch recipes from HealthyChildren.org
Child Nutrition - NYS Education Department
Nutrition, Physical Health and Obesity info for youths
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
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