Back-to-school health checklist for 2022
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.
For more tips on how to find a doctor click here - The NYC Department of Health
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STATE OF OUR SCHOOLS: Back-to-school resources
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
Immunizations:
Connecticut immunization requirements
New Jersey immunization requirements
New York immunization requirements
Connecticut immunization requirements
New Jersey immunization requirements
New York immunization requirements
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
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
Create an Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan - HealthyChildren.org
American Academy Allergy Asthma and Immunology Website
Create an Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan - HealthyChildren.org
Diet/Exercise Routine:
Child Nutrition - Connecticut Education Department
School Nutrition Program - New Jersey Education Department
Child Nutrition - NYS Education Department
Nutrition, Physical Health and Obesity info for youths
More back-to-school lunch recipes from HealthyChildren.org
Child Nutrition - Connecticut Education Department
School Nutrition Program - New Jersey Education Department
Child Nutrition - NYS Education Department
Nutrition, Physical Health and Obesity info for youths
More back-to-school lunch recipes from HealthyChildren.org
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
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
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