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Medford Public Schools Wellness Policy 

All information on the MPS Health Services website is for educational purposes only. Information on this website is not intended to be a replacement for professional medical advice.

Asthma

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Signs and Symptoms of Allergies and Asthma
Back to School Checklist for Families: Asthma
How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)
How to Use a Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)
How to Use a Nebulizer Machine
What are Valved Holding Chambers and Spacers?

Concussion

CDC - HEADS UP
Example School Letter - Returning to School After a Concussion
Concussion Recovery Tips
Caring for Your Child's Concussion
Fact Sheet for Parents
Fact Sheet for School Professionals
How You May Feel After a Concussion & Tips for Your Recovery

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association
Joslin Diabetes Center
CDC: Managing Diabetes at School
Symptoms of Hypo/Hyperglycemia

E-Cigarettes & Vaping

American Lung Association: E-Cigarettes & Vaping
E-cigarettes & Vaping: What Parents Should Know
CDC: E-Cigarette Use Among Youth
FDA: Vaping Prevention & Education

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease

CDC: About Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease

Influenza (Flu)

CDC: Flu
Flu: A Guide for Parents
MDPH: Flu Symptom Check List for Families, Schools and Child Care Programs

Lead in Drinking Water

Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Lead in Drinking Water for Schools and Childcare Facilities

Life-Threatening Allergies

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Managing Life-Threatening Allergies in Schools
Managing Allergies in School: A Guide for Parents
Signs and Symptoms of Allergies and Asthma
Anaphylaxis at a Glance
Anaphylaxis Impact
You Need 2
Back to School Checklist for Families: Life-Threatening Allergies

Nutrition & Physical Activity

CDC: Physical Activity Basics
Active Every Day
BMI Information
5 Ways to Grow Healthy
Read Nutrition Labels
MPDH: WIC Program

Substance Use

Alcohol and Your Developing Brain
How Alcohol Affects Your Brain: A Guide for Parents
NIH: Get the Facts About Underage Drinking
The Adolescent Brain and Substance Use
MDPH Bureau of Substance Abuse Services
Resources for Parents and Educators
Preventing Prescription Opioid Misuse Among Student Athletes
Protecting Teens from Rx Opioids: Ask, Manage, Talk
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Substance Use Services Directory
Teen-Safe

Tick-Borne Illnesses

CDC: Ticks
MDPH: EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis)
MDPH: Lyme Disease
How to Do a Tick Check
Tick Identification Card
Alpha-gal Syndrome