It’s just about time to trade in the sunscreen for school buses, and Island Health is reminding parents to run a few health checks for their back-to-school list.
The local health authority reccommends booking an eye exam before a child starts kindergarten and keeping up with regular dental checkups.
Parents are also being reminded to make sure routine vaccinations are up to date, including school-based immunizations offered in Grades 6 and 9.
Also, with flu season around the corner, Island Health recommends everyone six months and older get a flu shot every fall.
“A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings,” said Island Health in a statement on social media.
Island Health says getting these things taken care of before school starts can help children head into the new academic year healthy and ready to learn.
