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Kerr Drug Advises Parents to Plan Ahead for a Healthy Start to School
Preparation keeps children on the right track to a healthy school year
RALEIGH, NC, August 08, 2010 /Franchise PR News/ -- Getting your child ready for a new school year of reading, writing and arithmetic takes more than just shopping for new shoes, notebooks, pens and pencils. Once the school year starts, your kids will be more prone to illness than they were during the summer. That's why Kerr Drug advises parents to send your children back to classroom with a Back to School Backpack Health Kit to reduce their risk of becoming ill or spreading germs.
"The number one lesson to teach your child before they go back to school is that washing their hands regularly, especially before eating and after using the restroom, is the best way to stay healthy," says Scott Porter, Kerr Drug's Category Manager for Health Aids. "Parents should also remind children to always cover their nose and mouth with a tissue, shirt sleeve or elbow when coughing or sneezing."
The Back to School Backpack Health Kit can be assembled for less than $10, will easily fit into a pencil pouch, with the water bottle on the side of the backpack, and will last for several months. Porter suggests including:
1. Hand sanitizing gel
2. Travel size pack of tissues
3. Small container of disposable, antiseptic wipes.
4. Reusable water bottle.
5. Lip balm
6. Comb or hair brush so your children don't have to share
7. Emergency contact information, allergy information, as a backup to the contacts in the school office.
Porter advises parents to review their child's immunization records at the start of every school year to make sure all necessary shots and vaccinations are current. Parents should also be sure to keep a reliable thermometer in the house, because children should not be sent to school with a fever.
Questions? Contact Frank Graff, 919-459-8168, fgraff@919marketing.com
About Kerr Drug
Kerr Drug is one of the most recognized and respected names in the chain drug industry. With its roots in the Carolinas and headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., Kerr Drug's strategic direction is founded in its unique ability to provide patients, the medical community, and health plans access to the most comprehensive and convenient health and wellness offering in the industry. With a mission to be the most comprehensive provider of pharmacy and related healthcare services, while continuing to be the most reliable provider of health-related and convenience items, Kerr is currently providing services that far exceed the traditional drug store mix. For more information, please visit www.kerrdrug.com.
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Frank Graff
Kerr Drug
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102 Avent Ferry Rd
Holly Springs, NC
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