A Healthy Start to the School Year

A HEALTHY START TO THE SCHOOL YEAR LICE PINK EYE STREP THROAT COLD FLU Itchy scalp Red, irritated eye Sore, scratchy throat Sneezing and sniffing Cold-like symptoms Visible bugs/eggs Yellow/green discharge Fever Coughing Fever and body aches DOING YOUR PART If your child experiences the symptoms of an illness, consult with his or her pediatrician. TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HEALTHY CURB BACK-TO-SCHOOL ANXIETY TALK ABOUT HAND WASHING Talk positively about the new year If the school is new, take your child for a tour before the 1st day Washing hands helps reduce the spread of germs • Encourage your child to wash hands before eating and after using the restroom CHOOSE A GOOD BACKPACK TEACH COUGHING AND SNEEZING SMARTS » Pick one with wide, padded shoulder straps • Show your child how to cough or sneeze into a tissue • Consider a rolling backpack if your child has a heavy load Demonstrate how to cough or sneeze into your elbow if tissues aren't available SEE THE PEDIATRICIAN • This is a good time for an annual check-up • Get any necessary vaccinations GOOD SAMARITAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL HOSPITAL ENCOURAGE HEALTHY EATING • Pack a balanced lunch with water to drink • If your child is buying lunch, discuss INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY. the choices in advance www.GOODSAMSANJOSE.COM HO