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Back to School Health Tips for Kids | Albany News
Back-to-school season means it’s time to gear up for health—flu season was rough last year, measles are spreading beyond NYC, and experts are urging parents to prioritize sleep, ditch screens before bed, swap juice for water, and pack healthy snacks. Don’t forget mental health too: watch for anxiety signs that can hurt sleep and schoolwork. With COVID, RSV, and colds still around, plus a norovirus spike as kids return, teach good hygiene—cough into elbows, avoid shared items—and get that flu shot. If symptoms worsen, see a doctor. Stay healthy, stay sharp, and make this school year your best…
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