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BACK-TO-SCHOOL BENEFITS Ensure A Healthy Start To The Academic Year
As the school year starts, you want to make sure your kids are happy and healthy! Plan their yearly physicals and sport-specific exams to avoid scheduling conflicts, surprise bills and paperwork headaches. The fresh start of a new school year is an opportune time to check these items off your child’s back-to-school list:
• Annual checkup and physical • Yearly eye exam • Dental visits • Covered immunizations • Sports physicals
Take advantage of your wellness benefits and schedule your health exams today. Refer to your Benefits Check-In Guide or visit InsideAveritt.com/BenefitsCheckInGuide to see more ways your benefits help make life easier – today and down the road! W m
TRAVELING WITH TELADOC Stay Well On Your Summer Adventures
all lead to minor or major accidents that cause injury. Review your route in advance and pay close attention to other drivers, bikers and pedestrians. If traveling with young children, make sure the car has the right-sized car seats. If you’re touring by plane or cruise ship, you’ll be in close quarters with many other travelers. These carriers aren’t just for people – they carry germs, too! These bacteria and viruses can lead to nasty infections. The best safeguard for you and your loved ones is to wash or sanitize hands often, and keep them away from your eyes, mouth and nose. Safe Adventuring Insect bites and stings will put the hurt on any outdoor adventure. Use repellant containing DEET or picaridin on exposed skin to keep bugs away. Cover skin entirely at dawn and dusk if you notice mosquitos in the area. This is also a good practice for sun safety; wear UPF sun-protective clothing and a broad- brimmed hat, especially at peak exposure times between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., experts recommend. Apply a 30 SPF or higher sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside, reapplying every
two hours. Seek shade as much as you can during your trip; a sunburn can cause great discomfort and even more serious symptoms like fever, chills and blistering. Treating Yo’Self Once you’re in vacation heaven, unplug from work and worries, surrendering to the present moment. Exercise, meditate and enjoy quiet moments. Don’t pack your schedule with too many new experiences. Take naps or rest periods to feel refreshed. Use an eye mask, ear plugs or a white-noise machine to minimize disruptions. If anything compromises your physical or mental health during vacation, remember that remote medical help is available. Travelers can arrange a virtual doctor visit through Teladoc, which provides 24/7 access to board-certified physicians via phone, secure video, internet, and mobile devices. For more information, visit Teladoc.com , call 800-835-2362, or download the Teladoc mobile app. W m
Nearly a third of people say at least two days of their vacation plans are interrupted by sickness or injury of a family member. You don’t want R&R to lead to the ER! Our partners at Teladoc are here to help with some strategies for staying healthy so you and your family can make feel- good memories. Prepare Wisely From planning out the fine details of your trip to disruptions to your daily schedule, organizing and taking a vacation can cause stress on the mind and body. Be sure you’re getting enough sleep and sticking to your usually eating and exercise routines as much as possible. And in preparing for your trip, visit your doctor for a checkup about one month before you leave. Your doctor may recommend vaccinations and can provide other tips to boost your immune system for the journey. Getting There Car crashes are the leading cause of death among healthy travelers. New roads, unfamiliar surroundings, and bizarre traffic patterns can
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