Summer physicals avoid scheduling problems for September sports

Byram - Sport activities at the Byram Intermediate School begin almost immediately after the start of school in September. Parents should plan to have their child’s physical done during the summer and avoid their child missing any practices or even games because doctors’ offices are very busy at this time. Sport physical forms can be conveniently downloaded from the school Web site at www.Byramschools.org. Physical exam time is also a good time to make sure that your child’s immunizations are up to date. Discuss the needed immunizations with your health care provider. The latest vaccines required for school are the Hepatitis B immunization series. Tetanus boosters should also be received every 10 years. Besides checking that your child is healthy with a physical, help your child be ready to jump into a new school year by encouraging good eating and sleeping habits. It is difficult for a child to perform well in school if they have not started the day with a good night’s sleep and breakfast. Lunch is also very important and information about financial assistance with lunch and NJ Family Care health insurance is sent home in September or can be obtained from your school nurse.