Head back to school safer and healthier this year! - Digital Press Kit
Tom Frieden, MD, MPH
“The start of school is an exciting time. Don’t miss the chance to protect students' health by making sure their immunizations are up-to-date, that they eat right and exercise, and that they have information in case they face obstacles during the school year such as concussions from sports. CDC offers great health information to help prepare for a new school year.”
Tom Frieden, MD, MPH - Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Holly Hunt, MA
Obesity, nutrition, physical activity
“Schools are part of our communities and the right place for a healthy start. Schools can help by becoming places where students not only learn about the importance of eating healthier and being more physically active but, in fact, eat healthier and move more.”
Holly Hunt, MA - Chief, School Health Branch, Division of Population Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Melinda Wharton, MD, MPH
Immunization
“As kids head back to school, it’s a good time to check that they are up-to-date with their vaccinations. Vaccination is the best way to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases.”
Melinda Wharton, MD, MPH - Acting director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Grant Baldwin, PhD, MPH
Head Injuries
“We want children to be active and have fun, but at the same time prevent injuries from occurring. Back to school season is here, sports are starting up, and everyday activities will continue. It’s important to know that students can get a concussion in any number of school settings ranging from the hallway, the playground, the cafeteria, and beyond. Help your friends, family, teachers, and coaches know to A—Assess the situation, B—Be alert for signs and symptoms, and C—Contact a health care professional, if you suspect something isn’t right.”
Grant Baldwin, PhD, MPH - Director, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention
Howard Spivak, MD
Bullying
“Bullying affects everyone involved – those who are bullied, those doing the bullying, and those who witness bullying. It can happen at school, on the bus, or in the neighborhood. Bullying has both short- and long-term consequences, and is linked to physical and emotional safety, ability to learn, mental health, substance abuse, and suicide. Our goal is to prevent bullying before it starts. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, family member or friend, you have a role in preventing bullying.”
Howard Spivak, MD - Director, Division of Violence Prevention, Injury Center
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