{"id":141443,"date":"2025-08-13T04:16:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/141443\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T04:16:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:16:40","slug":"back-to-school-reminder-physicals-flu-shots-and-other-vaccinations-help-keep-students-healthy-all-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/141443\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Reminder: Physicals, Flu Shots and Other Vaccinations Help Keep Students Healthy All Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Back to School Reminder: Physicals, Flu Shots and Other Vaccinations Help Keep Students Healthy All Year&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p><p>NYC Health + Hospitals offers comprehensive pediatric and adolescent health services<\/p>\n<p>Appointments are available citywide at little or no cost by calling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nychealthandhospitals.org\/pressrelease\/back-to-school-reminder-physicals-flu-shots-and-other-vaccinations-help-keep-students-healthy-all-year\/tel:1-844-692-4692\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">844-NYC-4NYC<\/a> or going <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nychealthandhospitals.org\/make-an-appointment\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to make an appointment online<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Aug 12, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"attachment-\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/newsroom-index.jpg size-\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/newsroom-index.jpg wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/back-to-school-reminder-physicals-flu-shots-and-other-vaccinations-help-keep-students-healthy-all-ye.jpeg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>NYC Health + Hospitals today reminded parents and guardians to schedule appointments for annual physicals, immunizations, vision and hearing, and other regular checkups. Public school starts on Thursday, September 4th. Appointments for pediatric and adolescent services are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nychealthandhospitals.org\/locations\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NYC Health + Hospitals locations<\/a> citywide at little or no cost by calling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nychealthandhospitals.org\/pressrelease\/back-to-school-reminder-physicals-flu-shots-and-other-vaccinations-help-keep-students-healthy-all-year\/tel:844-692-4692\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">844-NYC-4NYC<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nychealthandhospitals.org\/pressrelease\/back-to-school-reminder-physicals-flu-shots-and-other-vaccinations-help-keep-students-healthy-all-year\/tel:844-692-4692\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">844-692-4692<\/a>) or by making an appointment online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nychealthandhospitals.org\/make-an-appointment\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. NYC Health + Hospitals\/Lincoln\u2019s Chief of Adolescent Medicine Dr. Julie Nagpal offers back-to-school tips for parents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DM_DT8xvpDX\/?igsh=MXF6dzJ1N2pyY3NqMw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA great school year starts with making sure your child sees their pediatrician,\u201d said <strong>Katherine Piwnica-Worms, MD, MHS, Assistant Vice President of Pediatrics at NYC Health + Hospitals<\/strong>. \u201cRegular visits at the start of the school year and throughout are key to staying on top of your child\u2019s health. They give parents the chance to ask questions, get expert advice, and address any physical or mental health concerns early. Parents can call 844-NYC-4NYC to schedule their child\u2019s appointment with a pediatrician.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>NYC Health + Hospitals offers comprehensive pediatric and adolescent health services at little or no cost. Pediatric services include, immunizations and annual flu shots, physicals, asthma and diabetes screenings, obesity prevention, nutrition counseling, dental services, mental health screenings and counseling. Adolescent services for those aged 12 and older include, primary care, sexual and reproductive health services, LGBTQIA+ care, mental health and depression help, and sport physical and sports injury care.<\/p>\n<p>As children return back to school in September, below are essential tips for keeping kids healthy this school year and beyond:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Annual Physicals<\/strong> \u2013 Yearly physicals are important to ensure children are growing and developing properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vaccinations<\/strong> \u2013 Vaccines are necessary to help protect children and others against disease. In New York City, all students must get their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schools.nyc.gov\/school-life\/health-and-wellness\/immunizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">age-appropriate vaccinations<\/a> in order to attend child care or school.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flu Shots<\/strong> \u2013 Every child six months or older should get their annual flu shot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>COVID-19 Readiness<\/strong> \u2013 Talk to your doctor about the COVID-19 vaccinations. Children aged 6 months and older should ideally get their first vaccine dose and be fully vaccinated before school or daycare starts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental Health<\/strong> \u2013 Social media, screen time, and school stress can be a lot for children and teens. Consider limiting screen time for young children, and set aside time to discuss and establish privacy boundaries for social media use.\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vision and Hearing Tests<\/strong> \u2013 Children should have their hearing and vision routinely tested with their doctor from infancy through high school. Watch for signs of hearing or vision loss, and talk to your child\u2019s doctor if you notice any changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutrition <\/strong>\u2013 Parents can help kids make healthy food choices \u2013 even at school. Encourage them to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. When eating bread or pasta, choose 100% whole grain products. Encourage them to choose water, not juice or soda.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Routines<\/strong> \u2013 Consistent routines help keep children alert and productive during the school year and can be a life-saver when it comes to avoiding problems at bedtime. Afterschool routines should include consistent after school activity and homework schedules, TV time, dinner schedules, and bedtime routines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sleep<\/strong> \u2013 Adequate sleep helps keep kids focused each day at school and is important for their health. <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/sleep.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Adequate sleep can range from 8-12 hours<\/a> depending on the age of your child or teenager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Several NYC Health + Hospitals facilities will participate in upcoming back-to-school events:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 16<\/strong><br \/>10am \u2013 2pm<br \/>NYC Health + Hospitals\/South Brooklyn Health<br \/>Asser Levy Park, Surf Avenue at West 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 22<\/strong><br \/>11am \u2013 3pm<br \/>NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi<br \/>1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 22<\/strong><br \/>12pm \u2013 1pm<br \/>NYC Health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst<br \/>79-01 Broadway, 4th Floor Room D4-17A, Elmhurst, NY 11373<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, August 27<\/strong><br \/>11am \u2013 2pm<br \/>NYC Health + Hospitals\/Lincoln<br \/>234 East, 149th Street, Bronx, NY, 10451<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 29<\/strong><br \/>10am \u2013 3pm<br \/>NYC Health + Hospitals\/North Central Bronx<br \/>3424 Kossuth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>\n<p><strong>MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nychealthandhospitals.org\/pressrelease\/back-to-school-reminder-physicals-flu-shots-and-other-vaccinations-help-keep-students-healthy-all-year\/mailto:PressOffice@nychhc.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Press Office<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>#135-24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About NYC Health + Hospitals<\/strong><br \/>NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city\u2019s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system\u2019s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlus health plan\u2014all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nychealthandhospitals.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.nychealthandhospitals.org<\/a>\u00a0and stay connected on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NYCHealthSystem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYCHealthSystem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nychealthsystem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/nyc-health-and-hospitals-corporation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; Back to School Reminder: Physicals, Flu Shots and Other Vaccinations Help Keep Students Healthy All Year&#13; &#13;&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":141444,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5122],"tags":[5229,405,403,5226,5225,5228,5227,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-141443","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-york","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-new-york","10":"tag-new-york-city","11":"tag-newyork","12":"tag-newyorkcity","13":"tag-ny","14":"tag-nyc","15":"tag-united-states","16":"tag-united-states-of-america","17":"tag-unitedstates","18":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","19":"tag-us","20":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115019525995114245","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141443","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141443"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141443\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/141444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141443"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}