It’s hard to believe, but summer is winding to a close and it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school. Your UPMC CCP pediatrician and care team are here to help you ease back into the routine.
Your School Nurse/Administrator Checklist
- Make sure your child’s asthma action plan is up to date.
- Request any new medical letters or prescription refills (Epi Pen, etc.) through the MyUPMC or UPMC Central Pa. portal.
- Make sure your well visits and all immunizations are up to date. You can find your child’s immunization record through your portal account.
- Timesaver Trick: Use your MyUPMC or UPMC Central PA portal account to message your CCP office with non-urgent questions or to schedule your next appointment online.
The back-to-school alarm clocks can be an unwelcome reminder of fall, but by starting with a few simple steps now you can help to ease the tension and prepare your child for a smoother shift.
- Start to wake your child earlier in the morning.
- Begin to institute earlier bedtimes.
- Limit screen time before bed.
- Maintain a consistent bedtime routine.
- Create a calm sleep environment.
Have specific questions about getting your child back-to-school ready? Check out these great UPMC CCP resources:
- Elementary School Aged Children
- Teenager and Young Adults
- Common School-Aged Illnesses and Conditions
- School Safety
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