Healthy Back-to-School Tips for Georgia Families from MYidealDOCTOR Telehealth

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Sep 09, 2015, 08:00 ET

ATLANTA, Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- When kids head back to school, it can mean heading back to "bugs"—germs that they bring home and share with the rest of the family. To keep kids going strong, MYidealDOCTOR reminds parents of some guidelines for staying fit and healthy.

"Kids at school come into close contact with other kids with colds or flu. The change in season also brings on allergy symptoms," said Dr. Jonathan Williams, medical director, MYidealDOCTOR Telehealth. "Many nonemergency conditions can be diagnosed and treated by a doctor via interactive video, so consider a virtual doctor visit as an option instead of missing time at work or school for a doctor's appointment."

Families in Georgia can consult with a licensed physician from the comfort of their own homes and at any time (24 hours a day, seven days a week), by calling MYidealDOCTOR at 855-879-4332 and mentioning code BTS0915. Physicians can write prescriptions, if warranted, and send them electronically to the patient's pharmacy of choice.

Parents, caregivers and kids may be able to avoid the doctor altogether by following these tips* for keeping kids healthy during back-to-school season:

Catch some zzz's
Make sure your child gets enough rest. School-age children should get 10 to 11 hours of sleep every night, according to the CDC¹.
Move those muscles
Exercise not only keeps kids healthy, it also builds their immune systems.
Wash your hands (really well)
Studies show that most kids don't know how to wash their hands properly². Singing the ABCs or other favorite tunes can teach kids to wash hands longer.
Vitamin C
Foods rich in vitamin C don't keep colds away altogether, but they can shorten the length of a cold³.
Get a flu shot
According to the CDC, the single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season⁴.

About MYidealDOCTOR
MYidealDOCTOR Telehealth is a venture-backed mHealth company reinventing the way healthcare is delivered. By blending technology and the best physicians in the healthcare world, MYidealDOCTOR offers a better way to consult and diagnose the issues many face daily. Telehealth will become one of the first access points to healthcare in the future and MYidealDOCTOR is ready. Visit MYidealDOCTOR.com to learn more.

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*This content is not designed to, and does not, provide medical advice. All content ("content"), including text, graphics, images and information, are for general informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

MYidealDOCTOR does not replace the primary care physician. Prescriptions may only be written by a MYidealDOCTOR physician if medically appropriate. MYidealDOCTOR operates subject to state regulation and may not be available in certain states. MYidealDOCTOR does not prescribe DEA controlled substances, non-therapeutic drugs and certain other drugs which may have the potential for abuse. MYidealDOCTOR physicians reserve the right to deny care for potential misuse of services.

¹ http://www.cdc.gov/features/sleep/
² http://www.cbsnews.com/news/95-percent-of-people-wash-their-hands-improperly-are-you-one-of-them/
³ http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/in-depth/cold-remedies/art-20046403?pg=2
⁴ http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/vaccines.htm

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