Healthy Summer Tips for Kids
(Fit 2 Be Kids)
School’s out and fun is in, but don’t forget these important tips to stay healthy this summer.
Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children be seen by their doctor at least once a year? As children grow, it is important for their doctor to monitor their overall health. This helps detect health concerns before they worsen or your child requires a trip to the emergency department. Regular check-ups are also a good way for children and parents to build relationships with their doctor.
The new school year will be here before we know it, and many kids will need a physical exam before they can go back to school or participate in sports. A physical exam fulfills the same need as an annual check-up. Depending on your child’s age and medical history, these appointments can include a physical exam, eye exam, hearing exam and lab tests. This is also a perfect time to make sure your child is up-to-date with all recommended immunizations.
New Orange County Public Schools Students must have the following health-related forms to enroll for the 2017-18 school year:
Verification of Immunization and Physical Exam
Reaching out to 2-1-1 will get you connected to a multilingual 2-1-1 specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations providing critical services to improve and save lives.
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School Based Health Centers
2100 Summerfield Road | Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 622-3200 ext. 6182437
We are pleased to announce that due to funding provided by the Winter Park Health Foundation, the School-Based Health Center located at Winter Park High School will be open for two weeks in July to provide nurse practitioner services.
The dates of service are July 17-20 and July 24-27 from
8:30am-2:30pm. Services are available by appointment only.
Since the health center is normally closed over summer, this is a great opportunity to get your student’s school entry or sports physical examination BEFORE the start of school. You are encouraged to call on Thursday July 13 to schedule an appointment. We will have someone available from 8:30-2:30 on site to schedule appointments for the following two weeks.
Services Include:
• Physical Examinations for school entry, sports participation, Special
Olympics, daycare, camp and college
• Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of sick children including the writing of prescriptions when indicated
• Transfer of up to date shot records to the required Florida form
• Referrals to community partners
• Health education and screenings
We do not provide:
Laboratory studies, xray, immunizations, birth control and ADHD prescriptions.
Click here for the SBHC Summer Services flyer in English.
Click here for the SBHC Summer Services flyer in Spanish.
2000 N. Forsythe Road
Orlando, FL 32807
407-322-8645
Services include adult and pediatric care, dental care for students and a lab.
Appointments are suggested, but the center will try to accommodate walk-in patients. Call for summer operating hours.
Operated by True Health. The center accepts insurance. Fees for uninsured patients are based on a sliding scale according to income levels.
7900 Forest City Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
407-905-8827
Community Health Centers (CHCFL) is an organization of Central Florida family health centers that provide high-quality, affordable medical, pediatric, dental and pharmacy care
The center accepts insurance. Fees for uninsured patients are based on a sliding scale according to income levels. Please call Community Health Centers to speak with a financial counselor if you need to make special payment arrangements.
Florida Department of Health in Orange County
832 West Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32805
407-836-2600 Clinic
407-836-2502 Immunization Clinic
The Orange County Health Department provides preventive dental services to children that meet the following criteria:
Healthy Start offers care coordination services to all pregnant women and infants regardless of their social economic status to ensure that early care is directed to those families where there is the best chance of preventing or minimizing adverse outcomes.
The Immunization Clinic provides childhood and adult immunizations. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.
(Fit 2 Be Kids)
School’s out and fun is in, but don’t forget these important tips to stay healthy this summer.
(CDC)
These are steps all swimmers can take to help protect themselves from recreational water illnesses
(CDC)
The best defense is prevention. Infants and young children are sensitive to the effects of extreme heat, and must rely on other people to keep them cool and hydrated.
(Kids Health)
Before you round up your family and head for the beach, park, or the mountains this summer, read up on ways to make your days in the sun safe as well as fun.
(CDC)
Just a few serious sunburns can increase your children’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors.