4 Topic Commentaries

How HCPs can help students stay healthy at school

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  Barry Scott Solomon, M.D., M.P.H.

  General Pediatrics

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  Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

  While kids may be disappointed initially, getting back to their pre-break schedule will result in a happier, healthier child and a less hectic morning.

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  Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D.

  Pediatric Infectious Diseases

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  Mayo Clinic

  Getting them vaccinated, making sure that they're up to date on all their routine vaccinations not only helps to protect them, but it helps to protect everyone else that might be in their classroom as well.

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  Carrie Phillipi, M.D., Ph.D.

  Pediatrics

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  OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, OHSU School of Medicine

  A simple trip to the doctor is the most effective way to confirm a child’s medical records and required vaccinations are up to date.

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  Emily Borman-Shoap, MD

  General Pediatrics

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  University of Minnesota Medical School

  Vaccines are one of our best tools to prevent illnesses, ranging from the common and annoying to the serious and potentially deadly. They teach our bodies how to fight bacteria and viruses. Getting vaccinated protects the person who gets the shots, as well as protecting our whole community.

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