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There are steps you can take to get the school year off to a healthy start! Make sure your family is ready to head back to school in shape.

Tips for Finding a Doctor:

• Ask for a referral: If you have a general practitioner and are looking for a specialist or a pediatrician for your child, call your doctor and ask for a referral.

• Ask a friend: Get a recommendation from someone that you know and trust. They may also know a doctor in the area.

• Check with your insurance: As you are looking for doctors try someone who fits in with your insurance plan.

For more tips on how to find a doctor click here - The NYC Department of Health

Search for a doctor in New York: More Information

Search for a doctor in New Jersey: More Information

Search for a doctor in Connecticut: More Information

Physicals:

Info on back-to-school checkups at HealthyChildren.org

Immunizations:

• Connecticut immunization requirements

• New Jersey immunization requirements

• New York immunization requirements

Sports Physicals and Concussion Baseline Testing:

• Sports Physicals Info at CDC.gov

• CDC's HEADS UP Concussion Information Program

• Heat-Related Illness Tips for Athletes from Hopkinsmedicine.org

• All about dental mouthguards

RELATED: 6 tips to help you and your family avoid sports injuries

Eye Exams:

Healthy Vision Info

Dental Health

Back-to-School Exams from the American Dental Association

Emergency Contact Info:

• Print a Pre-made Emergency Card

• Have a Plan - Be Prepared - CDC.gov

Medications/Medical Conditions:

• Administering Medication at School - HealthyChildren.org

• Tips on Safely Storing Medicines

Asthma and Allergies:

• American Academy Allergy Asthma and Immunology Website

• Create an Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan - HealthyChildren.org

Diet/Exercise Routine:

• Child Nutrition - Connecticut Education Department

• School Nutrition Program - New Jersey Education Department

• Child Nutrition - NYS Education Department

• Nutrition, Physical Health and Obesity info for youths

• More back-to-school lunch recipes from HealthyChildren.org

Sleep Guidelines:

School sleep health info at CDC.gov

Mental Health:

• Supporting Children's Behavioral Health - CDC.gov

• Search for a therapist, psychologist or social worker in New York

• Anxiety and Depression in children - Get the Facts from CDC.gov

• Mental health resources available in the tri-state

Bullying:

• Cyberbullying Information at HealthyChildren.org

• Bullying Prevention

• Resources: Tips to help prevent bullying

For more back-to-school resources and stories across News 12 Networks click in the links below:

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