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Emory Doc Offers Tips on 'Back to School Ailments'

Back to school health tips from Dr. Kimberly Manning

Dr. Kimberly Manning of offered these tips to Fox5 Atlanta on how kids can avoid health issues such as germs and lice.

From Fox5:

Making the first day easier 
• Get rest 
• Get on sleep schedule the week before 
• Point out the positives 
• Try to make it to orientation 
• Consider walking with your child on the first day 

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Eating 
• Plan ahead for your children to have a good breakfast 
• Review school menus on-line 
• Get your child involved in packing their lunch with healthy choices 
• Just say no to junk food and soda 

For more, visit the Fox5 website.

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