(BPT) - With back-to-school season in full swing, it's the perfect time to focus on your children's health. Appointments for check-ups, immunizations and sports physicals can fill up quickly this time of year, but scheduling now can help you stay ahead of the classroom illnesses and avoid last-minute scrambles down the road.

Prioritizing prevention

It's easy to let preventive care slide when life gets busy. But taking care of your child's health now can mean fewer worries later. You'll reduce their chance of missing out on activities, and most importantly, help ensure your child is protected against preventable illness.

Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to help protect your children from serious diseases like measles, meningitis, whooping cough and other diseases that can disr

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