Vaccines Archives

What is a School-Based Health Center?

February 4, 2019/1 Comment/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Check-ups, Dental Hygiene, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Finding a Doctor, Learning and School, Oral Health, Parenting, Right Feature, School Health, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

School-based Health Centers are a great community resource and play an active role in providing health care for children.

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Helping your child cope with shots

November 26, 2018/0 Comments/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Parenting, Right Feature, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

There are many strategies that you can use with your child to help reduce distress and fleeting pain associated with shots.

Answers to your FAQs about the flu vaccine

October 5, 2018/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Right Feature, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

As flu season draws near, we’ve compiled some answers to your frequently asked questions about the flu vaccine.

Steps to take for a successful back-to-school transition

August 22, 2018/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Feature, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s National Health System, shares tips on how to make returning to a school routine easier on your child.

Back-to-school health tips

August 17, 2018/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Health, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Follow these back-to-school health tips to help prepare for a successful new school year.