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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?

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

American Diabetes Association

Joslin Diabetes Center

CDC: Managing Diabetes at School

Symptoms of Hypo/Hyperglycemia

American Lung Association: E-Cigarettes & Vaping

E-cigarettes & Vaping: What Parents Should Know

CDC: E-Cigarette Use Among Youth

FDA: Vaping Prevention & Education

CDC: About Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease: Parent FAQs

CDC: About Head Lice

Head Lice: What Parents Need to Know

Pediculosis (Head Lice) Management in the School Setting

Head Lice 101

CDC: Flu

Flu: A Guide for Parents

MDPH: Flu Symptom Check List for Families, Schools and Child Care Programs

 

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

CDC: Physical Activity Basics

Active Every Day

BMI Information

Choose Healthy Snacks

Help Your Kids Eat Healthy

Read Nutrition Labels

Arlington EATS

MPDH: WIC Program

Alcohol and Your Developing Brain

How Alcohol Affects Your Brain: A Guide for Parents

NIH: Get the Facts About Underage Drinking

MDPH Bureau of Substance Abuse Services

Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse

Preventing Prescription Opioid Misuse Among Student Athletes

Protecting Teens from Rx Opiods: Ask, Manage, Talk

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Substance Use Services Directory

Teen-Safe

What to Know About Prescription Opioids

CDC: Ticks

MDPH: EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis)

MDPH: Lyme Disease

How to Do a Tick Check

Tick Identification Card