Healthy School Kids

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Swine Flu and School
Health officials have changed their initial recommendations of how parents and schools should respond to the H1N1 virus. Here's what you should know.
Flu Prevention Tips
A few commonsense practices can help keep your child (and others) healthy.
Feeling Sick? When To Stay Home
With all the stomachaches and sniffles that come along with childhood, it can be hard to know when to keep a sick child home from school.

Does My Child Need Antibiotics?
Taking antibiotics for the wrong reasons can have a negative effect long-term. Find out when antibiotics will help your child get well and when they won't.
"Get Smart About Antibiotics" Quiz
Test your knowledge with this quiz from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Get Your Kids To Exercise
Regular activity helps children do better in school. Use these creative ideas to add some physical movement to their day.
Glossary of Flu Terms
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides definitions of swine flu and other common flu-related terms.
Does My Child Need Antibiotics?
Taking antibiotics for the wrong reasons can have a negative effect long-term. Find out when antibiotics will help your child get well and when they won't.

Food Allergies and School-age Kids
Good communication and education are key for children with food allergies, their parents, school administrators, and other school employees.
Eating Breakfast Improves Behavior, Problem-Solving
The older children get, the harder it is to get them to eat breakfast.
Sleep, Nutritious Food Are Essential for Teens in May
A big test tomorrow. A prom on the weekend. A major project due Tuesday. That’s a typical schedule for an overloaded teen during the frantic month of May.