#GoBackHealthy with CVS MinuteClinic

cindy — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:00:14 +0000

Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to write it. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”It is hard to believe that back to school time is here already! Locally the kids go back on August 18th. There is so much that goes into getting ready to go back to school. Kids need clothes, backpacks, shoes, school supplies, eye exams, sports physicals, hair cuts, vaccinations and more just to start school! Finding time in your busy schedule to get all of that done can be difficult, especially with some of those items requiring appointments which need to be made well in advance.

MinuteClinic is currently offering back to school and sports physicals for only $39 that’s $20 off the regular price. Even if a back to school physical isn’t mandated, it is always a good idea to get a physical to make sure you are sending them back to school healthy. Is someone in your household headed off to college? Some colleges require physicals before students arrive on campus. MinuteClinic offers college physicals as well.

We all know kids need to have their vaccinations up-to-date before starting kindergarten, middle school and college. MinuteClinic offers a variety of back-to-school vaccinations so that your kids don’t miss their first day. Most states now require a pertussis vaccine before entering college while many states require a meningitis vaccine wither before entering middle school or college. Check out the graphic below to see when/if your state requires the meningitis vaccine.

MinuteClinic is great for busy families because there are no appointments necessary. Just sign in at the kiosk when you arrive. Right now MinuteClinic is also offering a FREE $22 coupon book when you visit. (No purchase necessary. Available while supplies last through 12/1/14.)

If you want to learn more, join us at the #GoBackHealthy Twitter Party, Monday, July 28th at 1:00pm EDT. Prizes will be given out at random, please RSVP here. I look forward to seeing you at the party!

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MinuteClinic offers Affordable Camp Physicals

cindy — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 18:00:38 +0000

Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to write it. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”Summer is here and that means many families are preparing their kids for summer camp. I have fond memories of my time at the Beverly Regional YMCA Daycamp, Grotonwood and Oceanwood-the camps of my youth. My kids attended church sleepover camps and day camps growing up and now they are on staff at YEX youth camp every summer. Aaron is the technical director and audio tech, Summer is on the dance team and Jordan is the lighting director for this awesome Christian youth camp.

While you are preparing your kids for camp, no matter what their age, there are some very important things to remember…

Sunscreen-make sure campers know how to apply sunscreen, when to apply sunscreen-20 minutes before exposure and when to re-apply sunscreen-every 2 hours. A sunburn makes camp life miserable so make sure your kids know how to be sun safe.
Bug Repellent-Mosquito bites are a part of camp life but a prepared camper suffers less than those who don’t wear bug repellent with DEET. Again, make sure your camper knows how to apply the repellent safely.
Proper shoes-One way to avoid strains, sprains, cuts and bruises is to wear proper shoes. The summer camps I directed had very specific shoe requirements to keep our campers safe. Camp isn’t about fashion, leave the cute sandals at home and opt for sneakers at camp.
Read ALL of the camp paperwork. You don’t want to miss a thing so make sure you read all camp paperwork thoroughly. Is there a dress code? Do you need to get the permission slip notarized? Does your child need a physical? What are the rules about bringing medications? All of these questions and more will be covered in the paperwork you receive from the camp. Don’t be the parent that packs inappropriate shoes or clothing or doesn’t get the form notarized. Your lack of due diligence will detract from your child’s camp experience.

Fortunately, you don’t need to wait weeks for an appointment with your pediatrician to get your child’s camp physical taken care of. Your local CVS MinuteClinic can take care of that for you. The nurse practitioners can review your child’s immunization records, and health history, perform the required physical exam and fill out your camp forms. MinuteClinic is currently offering a $20 discount on camp physicals, just in time for the camp season. You can get your camp physical for $39.00! Insurance is not accepted and payment is due at the time of service. No appointments are necessary so grab your camp forms, immunization records and your camper and get their camp physical today.

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#GoBackHealthy with CVS MinuteClinic

MinuteClinic offers Affordable Camp Physicals