Back-to-School Health Prep: What Parents and Employers Need to Know

As summer winds down and routines shift, families and workplaces alike prepare for the back-to-school season. While it’s a time filled with new schedules, school supplies, and excitement, it’s also one of the most important seasons to prioritize health and wellness—for kids, parents, and employees alike. With the support of Vital110, families and companies can take a proactive approach to staying healthy during this transition.

Why Back-to-School Health Prep Matters

New classroom environments, increased exposure to germs, busy schedules, and higher stress levels all contribute to the perfect storm for illness and burnout in late summer and early fall. Whether you're a parent trying to keep your child healthy or an employer looking to support working parents, preparing ahead can make all the difference.

For Parents: Keep Kids Healthy and Ready to Learn

Parents face unique challenges during the back-to-school season, from physical health concerns to emotional wellbeing. Vital110 offers tools that make staying on top of your family’s health simpler than ever. Here’s how:

1. Schedule Preventive Checkups

• Ensure your child is up to date on vaccines, vision screenings, and physicals required by schools or sports programs.
• Use the Vital110 app to access $0 copay preventive care and wellness services to schedule appointments before the school year kicks into high gear.

2. Address Mental Health Needs

• Back-to-school anxiety and academic pressure can affect kids of all ages. Keep an open dialogue and monitor changes in behavior or mood.
• Vital110 provides tele-counseling access for parents seeking guidance or help managing family stress.

3. Build Healthy Habits Early

• Set routines for adequate sleep, balanced meals, hydration, and daily movement to help kids adjust to the school-day rhythm.
• Leverage the app’s health trackers to build habits alongside your kids and keep the whole family accountable.

For Employers: Supporting Working Parents and Team Wellness

Back-to-school season doesn’t just affect families—it can impact productivity and morale at work as well. Employers who acknowledge this shift and offer real support foster a stronger, more engaged workplace culture. Here’s how Vital110 helps:

1. Flexible, On-Demand Care

• Working parents often struggle to squeeze in appointments. Vital110 provides 24/7 access to virtual care for themselves or their families—minimizing time off and maximizing peace of mind.
• Employees no longer need to delay care due to scheduling conflicts or long waits.

2. Reduce Absenteeism with Preventive Services

• Encourage employees to schedule their own checkups and wellness screenings in the app to avoid burnout and illness later in the season.
• Healthy employees are more likely to stay focused, energized, and present—especially during the fall cold and flu spike.

3. Open Up Conversations About Mental Health

• Back-to-school stress can extend beyond parents. The shift in seasons often affects mental wellness for all employees.
• Vital110 offers confidential mental health resources that employees can access without stigma or added cost.

Top Vital110 Tools for Back-to-School Health

From everyday health tracking to emergency telehealth, the Vital110 app is packed with features designed to support families and businesses this season:

• $0 Copay Telehealth Visits: Accessible care anytime, anywhere
• Lab Work and Preventive Screenings: Covered through the app
• Mental Health Counseling: Easy to schedule and included in your benefits
• Wellness Trackers: Monitor sleep, hydration, and more for accountability

Encourage your team or family to log in and explore all the app has to offer. A few minutes now can prevent hours lost to sickness or stress later.

Stay Ahead This Season With Vital110

Back-to-school season is a reminder that good health is a team effort. Whether you're helping your child adjust or trying to support employees during this busy time, Vital110 empowers you to make smart, proactive health decisions.

Download the Vital110 app today at vital110.com and take control of your health—before the first bell rings.