San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital | Vibrant Health | Back-to-School 2018

Between birth and 18 years old, children and teens should receive a variety of vaccines, including those for: ●   ● Chickenpox ●   ● Diphtheria ●   ● Hepatitis A and B ●   ● Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) ●   ● HPV (human papillomavirus) ●   ● Influenza (yearly flu shots) ●   ● Measles ●   ● Meningococcal disease ●   ● Mumps ●   ● Pneumococcal disease ●   ● Polio ●   ● Rotavirus ●   ● Rubella ●   ● Tetanus ●   ● Whooping cough Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention OUR KIDDOS It’s our job to protect them Not sure if your child is up-to-date? Check in with your child’s doctor. Need a family doctor or pediatrician? We can help. Visit us at SGMH.org . Doesn’t it seem like yesterday they were putting away their backpacks for the summer? Soon your kiddos will be filling them with notebooks and fresh pencils once again. And while they’re wishing summer could last longer, you’re thinking about back-to-school shopping and other things on your to-do list. That might include an annual checkup and immu- nizations for your teen or youngster. In addition, from avoiding homework hassles to fitting in, here are some more ways to help your kids have a successful school year. Hone homework skills According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), parents can help children learn good homework habits by designating a time and place and offering encouragement. Keep in mind: ●   ● The area should be free of TV or distracting noises. It could be a desk or a well-lit kitchen table. ●   ● Have your child help choose the homework time. Some study bet- ter right after school; others in the early evening. Or you might offer guidelines, such as homework before video games. ●   ● It’s OK to provide occasional help— without actually doing the work. Offer plenty of praise though! If your child struggles with daily as- signments, be sure to mention this to the teacher. Getting there safely Will your child walk or bike to school or a bus stop? Do a dry run. If this is your child’s first time commuting, drive or walk the route together before school starts. Point out any potential hazards, like busy intersections. Don’t forget a helmet. Make sure your cyclist has a well-fitting helmet— and uses it every ride. Here’s a tip: If you let your child pick the helmet, it’s more likely to be worn. Review some rules of the road. Go over safety around traffic. For instance: ●   ● Ride with the traffic, not against it, and stay as far to the right as possible. ●   ● Stop at all stop signs and lights. ●   ● Look drivers in the eye before crossing at crosswalks, to be sure they see you. And if your teen drives to school? Have a talk about safety, no tex- ting while driving and the need to wear seat belts. 2 VIBRANT HEALTH SGMH.ORG